Japan Braille Library, Tokyo

Name: Japan Braille Library
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#331 among attractions in Tokyo

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Japan Braille Library is a special private library in Tokyo, Japan, serving individuals who are unable to read standard printed material, and those who research the field of visual impairment. JBL is one of the biggest and oldest libraries for the blind in Japan. The library's collection includes about 81,000 braille books, 210,000 talking books, and various documents concerning the blind and braille. JBL also provides a braille transcription service, a braille printing service, a recording service, digital library services, PC training programs, braille training programs, and sells about 1,200 products for the blind. The library's services now extend beyond Japan, providing braille textbooks and computer training to developing Asian nations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°42'39"N, 139°42'17"E

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新宿区 (高田馬場)Tokyo Japan

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Japan Braille Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ōkuma Garden, Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Okuma Auditorium.

0.8 miE
Park
Ōkuma Garden, Tokyo
22 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...
1.1 miN
Museum
Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School, Tokyo
28 min walk • In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, lies a hidden architectural gem: Jiyu Gakuen Girls' School. This historic institution was designed by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and stands as a testament to his unique approach to architecture.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo
30 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.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Okuma Auditorium, Tokyo
25 min walk • The Ōkuma Auditorium, officially the Waseda University Ōkuma Memorial Hall, is a Tudor Gothic auditorium of Waseda University in Totsuka, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
0.9 miS
Sports club, Sport, Winter sport
Seibu Prince Rabbits, Tokyo
24 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.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Tokyo Mazu Temple, Tokyo
23 min walk • The Tokyo Mazu Temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in October 2013.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Panasonic Globe Theatre, Tokyo
13 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.
1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Eisei Bunko Museum, Tokyo
27 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.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum, Library
Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Tokyo
22 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.
1.1 miE
Park, Buddhist architecture
Chinzan-sō Garden, Tokyo
30 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.
1 miE
Park, Buddhist architecture, Historic walking areas
Higo Hosokawa Garden, Tokyo
25 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Japan Braille Library?

Nearby attractions include Takadanobaba, Tokyo (4 min walk), Tokyo Fuji University, Tokyo (10 min walk), Panasonic Globe Theatre, Tokyo (13 min walk), Gakushuin University, Tokyo (15 min walk).

How to get to Japan Braille Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Japan Braille Library:

Bus

高田馬場駅通り • Lines: 百01, 高71 (2 min walk)
新宿スポーツセンター入口 • Lines: 高71 (5 min walk)

Train

Takadanobaba (4 min walk)
Shimo-Ochiai (16 min walk)

Metro

Takadanobaba • Lines: T (5 min walk)
Nishi-waseda • Lines: F (9 min walk)

Tram

Omokagebashi • Lines: Sa (15 min walk)
Gakushuinshita • Lines: Sa (15 min walk)