Japanisches Kulturinstitut, Cologne

Name: Japanisches Kulturinstitut
Address: Universitaetsstrasse 98, Cologne, 50931, Germany

#200 among attractions in Cologne

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The Japanese Cultural Institute in Cologne is one of three Japanese cultural institutes in Europe and is located at Universitätsstraße No. 98. The other two institutes are in Rome and Paris. It is the youngest of the current four foreign cultural institutes in Cologne.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°56'4"N, 6°55'33"E

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Universitaetsstrasse 98Innenstadt (Neustadt-Süd)Cologne 50931 Germany

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Japanisches Kulturinstitut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cologne Central Mosque, Melaten Cemetery, Museum of East Asian Art, Käthe Kollwitz Museum.

0.8 miN
Mosque
Cologne Central Mosque, Cologne
21 min walk • The Cologne Central Mosque is a significant architectural and cultural landmark located in the German city of Cologne. Completed in 2017, this modern mosque is one of the largest Islamic places of worship in Germany and serves as a central point for the Muslim...
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Cemetery
Melaten Cemetery, Cologne
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Melaten Cemetery serves as a tranquil oasis and a testament to the city's history. Established in the early 19th century, the cemetery spans over 435,000 square meters and is the final resting place for a multitude of Cologne's...
~300 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Museum of East Asian Art stands as a cultural bastion celebrating the rich artistic heritage of East Asia. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive collection of East Asian art, ranging from ancient to modern times...
0.9 miE
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work
Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne
23 min walk • The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, Germany, offers a profound journey into the work of one of the most significant German artists of the 20th century. Käthe Kollwitz, renowned for her emotive and powerful depictions of social injustice and human suffering, is...
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Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Colonius, Cologne
24 min walk • Colonius is the Cologne telecommunications tower, which was finished in 1981. The Colonius possesses a cafeteria, viewing platform, and a restaurant, apart from antennas for radio relay and radio services within the VHF range.
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Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Synagoge Köln, Cologne
13 min walk • Roonstrasse Synagogue, located in Cologne, Germany, is the only surviving of the five synagogues of the city before the Nazi era.
0.8 miE
Romanesque church with organs and concerts
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
22 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Apostles is a Romanesque church in Cologne, located near Innenstadt's busy Neumarkt. The former collegiate church is dedicated to the twelve Apostles. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches built in Cologne in that period.
0.9 miNE
Museum
Jawne, Cologne
24 min walk • The Jawne was a Jewish Reformrealgymnasium in Cologne.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cafe
Gloria-Theater, Cologne
22 min walk • The Gloria-Theater is a multi-purpose theatre and event space, originally a cinema-theatre, in the centre of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on Apostelnstraße north of the Neumarkt, near the Basilica of the Holy Apostles.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Volkstheater Millowitsch, Cologne
13 min walk • The Volkstheater Millowitsch, also known as the Millowitsch-Theater, was a medium-sized theatre in Cologne, Germany where popular, low-brow comedies were performed.
0.8 miSW
Library
German National Library of Medicine, Cologne
21 min walk • The German National Library of Medicine, abbreviated ZB MED, is the national library of the Federal Republic of Germany for medicine, health sciences, nutrition, agriculture and the environment. It has two locations: Cologne and Bonn. The library is jointly financed by the Federal Ministry of Health and the 16 States of Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Japanisches Kulturinstitut?

Nearby attractions include Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne (2 min walk), Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, Cologne (4 min walk), Karl-Schwering-Platz, Cologne (10 min walk), Christi Auferstehung, Cologne (11 min walk).

How to get to Japanisches Kulturinstitut by public transport?

The nearest stations to Japanisches Kulturinstitut:

Bus

Universitätsstraße • Lines: 142 (4 min walk)
Bachemer Straße • Lines: 142 (8 min walk)

Tram

Universitätsstraße • Lines: 1, 7 (5 min walk)
Moltkestraße • Lines: 1, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Köln West (18 min walk)
Köln Süd (18 min walk)