Kyoto University Research Reactor (KUR)
The Kyoto University Research Reactor (KUR) is located in Kumatori, Osaka, Japan, and is operated by Kyoto University. It plays a vital role in neutron scattering, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), and nuclear engineering education, supporting academic and medical research. Operational since its
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Kyoto University Research Reactor (KUR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Japan Japan Operator: kyoto-university Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 5 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
The Kyoto University Research Reactor (KUR) is located in Kumatori, Osaka, Japan, and is operated by Kyoto University. It plays a vital role in neutron scattering, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), and nuclear engineering education, supporting academic and medical research. Operational since its inception, it restarted in 2015 after post-Fukushima safety upgrades.
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Kumatori, Osaka. D2O-moderated. Restarted 2015 after post-Fukushima upgrades.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Kyoto University Research Reactor — Official record of the KUR in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Kyoto University Research Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and historical information on the KUR.
- Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute — Official website of the operator with detailed information on the reactor's research applications.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in Japan — Country profile including information on research reactors like KUR.
- World Nuclear News - Japanese Research Reactor Restarts [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the restart of KUR after safety upgrades in 2015.
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