Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo

Name: Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum
Address: 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-5286-1829

#225 among attractions in Tokyo

Museum, History museum, Library

Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum

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Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo

Facts and practical information

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. The museum was named for Tsubouchi Shōyō, a famous writer known for his work with theater and translation of the collected works of Shakespeare into Japanese. It is commonly known as Enpaku in Japanese. ()

Local name: 早稲田大学坪内博士記念演劇博物館 Coordinates: 35°42'36"N, 139°43'12"E

Address

1-6-1 Nishiwaseda新宿区 (xin su qu)Tokyo 169-8050 Japan

Contact

+81 3-5286-1829

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Day trips

Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ōkuma Garden, Okuma Auditorium, St. Mary's Cathedral, Gokoku-ji.

~460 ftS
Park
Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo
3 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...
~720 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Okuma Auditorium, Tokyo
4 min walk • The Ōkuma Auditorium, officially the Waseda University Ōkuma Memorial Hall, is a Tudor Gothic auditorium of Waseda University in Totsuka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
0.5 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo
13 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 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Gokoku-ji, Tokyo
23 min walk • Gokoku-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Bunkyō.
1.4 miSW
Sports club, Sport, Winter sport
Seibu Prince Rabbits, Tokyo
36 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Yayoi Kusama Museum, Tokyo
16 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Hatoyama Hall, Tokyo
18 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.
1.2 miW
Theater
Panasonic Globe Theatre, Tokyo
30 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.
~1440 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo
7 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.
~1740 ftNE
Park, Buddhist architecture
Chinzan-sō Garden, Tokyo
9 min walk • Chinzan-sō Garden is a Japanese garden located in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Founded in 1877, the garden is rich in historic remains and artifacts. The garden is part of the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo property and can be accessed by walking from Edogawabashi Station.
~1210 ftNE
Park, Buddhist architecture, Historic walking areas
Higo Hosokawa Garden, Tokyo
6 min walk • Higo Hosokawa Garden is a Japanese garden located near the Kanda River in Bunkyō, Tokyo. The garden underwent renovation work and along with this there was a request for submission of a new name for the garden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum open?

Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum?

Nearby attractions include Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo (1 min walk), Waseda University, Tokyo (3 min walk), Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo (3 min walk), Waseda University Library, Tokyo (4 min walk).

How to get to Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum:

Bus

waseda • Lines: 早77, 池86 (3 min walk)
早稲田 • Lines: 上69, 早77, 池86, 飯64 (3 min walk)

Tram

Waseda • Lines: Sa (4 min walk)
Omokagebashi • Lines: Sa (10 min walk)

Metro

Waseda • Lines: T (8 min walk)
Nishi-waseda • Lines: F (17 min walk)

Train

Takadanobaba (24 min walk)
Mejiro (28 min walk)