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Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory

Kwasan Observatory is a Japanese observatory in the Kyoto University founded in 1929. Issei Yamamoto was the first director of the observatory.
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  • Type: University building
  • Description: astronomical observatory in Japan
  • Also known as: “Kwasan Observatory”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kiyomizu-dera and Kyoto National Museum.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple located in eastern , . It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon. is situated 1 km west of Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory.

Museum
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The is one of the major art museums in . Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses on pre-modern Japanese and art. is situated 2 km west of Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 640 metres southwest of Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimogawara-chō and Higashiyama.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , 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.

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encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.

Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory

Latitude
34.99387° or 34° 59′ 38″ north
Longitude
135.79345° or 135° 47′ 36″ east
Operator
京都大学
Open location code
8Q6QXQVV+G9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1019706639
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­building
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q4329967
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “京都大學大學院理學研究科附屬花山天文台”
  • Chinese: “京都大學大學院理學研究科附屬花山天文臺”
  • Dutch: “Kwasan Observatorium”
  • Indonesian: “Observatorium Kwasan”
  • Italian: “Osservatorio Kwasan”
  • Japanese: “京都大学大学院理学研究科附属花山天文台”
  • Japanese: “京都大学花山天文台”
  • Japanese: “京都天文台”
  • Japanese: “花山天文台”
  • Russian: “Обсерватория Кадзан”
  • Russian: “Обсерватория Квасан”
  • Spanish: “Kwasan”
  • Spanish: “Kwasán”
  • Spanish: “Observatorio astronómico Kwasan”
  • Spanish: “Observatorio de la Universidad de Kioto”
  • Spanish: “Observatorio Kwasan”
  • Spanish: “Observatorio Kwasán”

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Highlights include 光照寺 and Daijoji Temple.

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