Lycée français international de Kyoto

Lycée Français International de Kyoto or LFIK is a private French international school founded and managed by a parents school board accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad.

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Email: efk.directeur@gmail.com
Type: School
Description: private school under contract school in Kyoto, Japan
Also known as: “École française du Kansaï”, “French International School of Kyoto”, “LFIK”, “Lycée Français de Kyoto”, and “Lycée français de Kyoto リセ・フランセ・ド・京都”
Address: 下京区, 京都市, 京都府 600-8065

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kiyomizu-dera and Jotokuji Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera

Buddhist temple

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Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon. Kiyomizu-dera is situated 2 km east of Lycée français international de Kyoto.

Jotokuji Temple

Buddhist temple

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Jotokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 180 metres south of Lycée français international de Kyoto.

Kyoto National Museum

Museum

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The Kyoto National Museum is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses on pre-modern Japanese and Asian art. Kyoto National Museum is situated 1 km southeast of Lycée français international de Kyoto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Higashiyama and Central Kyoto.

Higashiyama

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Some of the most picturesque parts of Kyoto are located in Higashiyama, the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.