Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo

Name: Meiji Gakuin University
Address: 1-2-37 Shirokanedai, Tokyo, 108-0071, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-5421-5167

#488 among attractions in Tokyo

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Facts and practical information

Meiji Gakuin University is a Christian university in Tokyo and Yokohama that was established in 1863. The Reverend Dr. James Curtis Hepburn was one of its founders and served as the first president. The novelist and poet Shimazaki Toson graduated from this college and wrote the lyrics of its college song. ()

Local name: 明治学院大学 Established: 1863 (161 years ago)Coordinates: 35°38'15"N, 139°43'52"E

Address

1-2-37 Shirokanedai品川区 (白金)Tokyo 108-0071 Japan

Contact

+81 3-5421-5167

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Day trips

Meiji Gakuin University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Meiji Gakuin University?

Nearby attractions include Shōman-ji, Tokyo (2 min walk), Maruyama Shrine, Tokyo (5 min walk), Tenjin zaka, Tokyo (5 min walk), Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Meiji Gakuin University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Meiji Gakuin University:

Bus

高輪警察署前 • Lines: 品97 (5 min walk)
Takanawa-nichome • Lines: 品97 (6 min walk)

Metro

Shirokanedai • Lines: I, N (7 min walk)
Takanawadai • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Train

Takanawa Gateway (15 min walk)
Shinagawa (20 min walk)