Waseda University, Tokyo

Name: Waseda University
Address: 1-104 Totsukamachi, Tokyo, 169-8050, Japan

#480 among attractions in Tokyo

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Waseda University, abbreviated as Sōdai, is a private research university in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as the Tōkyō Senmon Gakkō by Ōkuma Shigenobu, the school was formally renamed Waseda University in 1902. ()

Local name: 早稲田大学 Coordinates: 35°42'33"N, 139°43'8"E

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1-104 Totsukamachi新宿区 (xin su qu)Tokyo 169-8050 Japan

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

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

~240 ftSE
Park
Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo
2 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...
~900 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Okuma Auditorium, Tokyo
5 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
25 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.
0.6 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
19 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 miW
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.
~1850 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.
~420 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo
3 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.
0.4 miNE
Park, Buddhist architecture
Chinzan-sō Garden, Tokyo
11 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Waseda University?

Nearby attractions include Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo (2 min walk), Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo (2 min walk), Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo (3 min walk), Waseda University Library, Tokyo (4 min walk).

How to get to Waseda University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waseda University:

Bus

Nishi-Waseda • Lines: 学02, 早77 (5 min walk)
waseda • Lines: 池86 (5 min walk)

Tram

Waseda • Lines: Sa (5 min walk)
Omokagebashi • Lines: Sa (10 min walk)

Metro

Waseda • Lines: T (7 min walk)
Nishi-waseda • Lines: F (15 min walk)

Train

Takadanobaba (23 min walk)
Mejiro (28 min walk)