Waseda University Library, Tokyo

Name: Waseda University Library
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#733 among attractions in Tokyo

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The collections of Waseda University Library form one of the largest libraries in Japan. Established in 1882, they currently hold some 5.6 million volumes and 46,000 serials. ()

Local name: 早稲田大学図書館 Coordinates: 35°42'39"N, 139°43'5"E

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新宿区 (xin su qu)Tokyo Japan

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Waseda University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ōkuma Garden, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Okuma Auditorium, St. Mary's Cathedral.

~880 ftSE
Park
Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Tokyo, Ōkuma Garden offers a serene escape to nature lovers and those seeking a moment of tranquility away from the urban rush. This hidden gem, situated within the Waseda University campus, features a traditional Japanese landscape...
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo
36 min walk • Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small area, which is located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys, connected by even narrower passageways which are about wide enough for a single person to pass through.
~1370 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Okuma Auditorium, Tokyo
7 min walk • The Ōkuma Auditorium, officially the Waseda University Ōkuma Memorial Hall, is a Tudor Gothic auditorium of Waseda University in Totsuka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
0.6 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
15 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo. It is located in the Sekiguchi neighborhood of Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan.
0.9 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
23 min walk • Gokoku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Bunkyō.
1.3 miSW
Sports club, Sport, Winter sport
Seibu Prince Rabbits, Tokyo
34 min walk • The Seibu Prince Rabbits were an Asia League Ice Hockey team based in Nishitōkyō City in Tokyo, Japan that was folded in 2009. The Rabbits played at the DyDo Drinco Ice Arena from 2006-2009. In December 2008, Prince Hotels, the team's owner, announced that the team would be folded at the conclusion of the 2008-09 season.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Yayoi Kusama Museum, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Yayoi Kusama Museum is a contemporary art museum in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to the work of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The Museum is located in the Shinjuku Ward, in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Japan. The five-floor building was designed by the Japanese architecture firm Kume Sekkei.
0.8 miE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Hatoyama Hall, Tokyo
20 min walk • Hatoyama Hall, also known as the Otowa Palace, is a Western-style residence in Bunkyō, Tokyo commissioned in 1924 by Ichirō Hatoyama, and it was here that he helped form the present Liberal Democratic Party.
1.1 miSW
Theater
Panasonic Globe Theatre, Tokyo
28 min walk • The Panasonic Globe Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, was designed by Isozaki Arata and opened in 1988 to showcase local and international productions of Shakespeare's plays.
~1700 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo
9 min walk • The Eisei Bunko Museum is a museum in Bunkyo-ku district in Tokyo, Japan. Its collection includes historical documents and artifacts, and works of fine art.
~660 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Library
Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo
4 min walk • The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum of Waseda University is a university museum devoted to the history of drama, with facilities used for cultural performances from all over the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waseda University Library?

Nearby attractions include Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo (3 min walk), Waseda University, Tokyo (4 min walk), Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo (4 min walk), Kansen-en Park, Tokyo (4 min walk).

How to get to Waseda University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waseda University Library:

Bus

Kansen-en-koen • Lines: 早77, 池86 (2 min walk)
Nishi-Waseda • Lines: 学02, 早77 (4 min walk)

Tram

Waseda • Lines: Sa (3 min walk)
Omokagebashi • Lines: Sa (7 min walk)

Metro

Waseda • Lines: T (10 min walk)
Nishi-waseda • Lines: F (14 min walk)

Train

Takadanobaba (21 min walk)
Mejiro (25 min walk)