LibGuides: Otani University: Library (図書館)

General Information

Facility	Otani University Library
Address:	Koyama-Kamifusacho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8143
Phone:	+81-75-411-8123
FAX:	+81-75-411-5152
Hours:	9:00-20:30, Saturday: 10:00-17:30
Closed:	Sunday, Holidays

About the Library:

The Otani University library opened in April, 2002. is regarded as one of foremost libraries for the study of the humanities in Japan. A major characteristic of the library lies in its extensive holdings in Buddhist books and materials. The Library holds collection of ancient manuscripts and Buddhist texts from major areas of Buddhist influence, especially central and east Asia. It also has one of the world's largest collections of Tibetan, Pa-li, and Sanskrit texts.

In addition, The rich collection of materials on east Asia also make the library one of the leading centers for Sinological research. These collections are accessible to the public. The Library welcomes researchers from other institutions.

Resources & Facilities

Library
図書館
------------------- Museum------------------
Museum
博物館

Summary of Collection(s)

Collection Size: 780,000 books and about 6,000 journals and newspapers

Notable Collection(s)

Kōya-san Zappitsu shū (高野雑筆集): Miscellaneous Writings on Mount Kōya, important cultural property

Sangō shiki chū shū (三教指帰注集): written by Kukai, annotated Sangō shiki　 Complete version, important cultural property

Sōtaku Shingyō zenji koukyōhi (宋拓　信行禅師興教碑): Song period rubbing of a Tang period monument, an important cultural property

Databases

図書館古典籍データベース
A database for 340,000 items of ancient materials held by the library. That database is in a trial version and is subject to sudden change.

Digital Collection(s)

貴重書デジタルデータ
Digital Images from some of Otani University Library's rare materials such as 歎異抄の世界, 選択本願念仏集, 宋拓　化度寺故僧禅師舎利塔銘 are available on their webpage

Access

Directions

How to Use the Facility

Using the Library

Service Hours:

9:00-17: 00

Saturday: 10:00-16:30

Prior to the Visit:

Letter of Introduction (紹介状 Shōkaijō) from your home institution are required, or may be adapted from the following form, if the home institution does not have such a form:

Letter of Introduction (Word, PDF)

Users also need a current and valid ID issued by their home institution.

Floor Maps: For the locations of library materials, please refer to "利用案内" .

利用案内

Photocopy:

Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

Please fill out the copy request form (複写申込用紙 Fukusha mōshikomiyōshi) and submit this at the counter.

Give Us Your Feedback

We are constantly improving the guide contents and we want your opinion.

For all comments and questions about the Guide, please e-mail us:

mlaguide@nccjapan.net