Since Doshisha University and the Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts have their own campus (Imadegawa Campus) next to the northern part of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, students are often seen relaxing on benches.
御苑の北隣には同志社大学と同志社女子大学（両校とも今出川キャンパス）があるため、ベンチで寝転ぶ学生の姿をよく見かける。