Hosei University, Tokyo

Name: Hosei University
Address: Tokyo, Japan

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Hosei University is a private university based in Tokyo, Japan. The university originated in a school of law, Tōkyō Hōgakusha, established in 1880, and the following year renamed Tōkyō Hōgakkō. This was from 1883 headed by Dr. Gustave Boissonade, and was heavily influenced by the French legal tradition. It merged in 1889 with a school of French studies, Tōkyō Futsugakkō, that had been founded three years earlier. It adopted the name Hosei University in 1903 and was recognized as a private university in 1920. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°41'43"N, 139°44'26"E

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千代田区 (富士見)Tokyo Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Yasukuni Shrine, Nippon Budokan, Koishikawa Kōrakuen, National Museum of Modern Art.

~820 ftSE
Shrine dedicated to those killed in war
Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
4 min walk • Yasukuni Shrine, nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, stands as a poignant memorial site deeply woven into the nation's history. Established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji, the shrine honors the souls of those who perished in service to the country.
0.5 miE
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
14 min walk • The Nippon Budokan, often shortened to simply "Budokan," is an iconic arena nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Known primarily as a venue for martial arts competitions, particularly judo, it has also gained international fame as a concert hall, where numerous...
0.8 miNE
Park, Buddhist architecture, Garden
Koishikawa Kōrakuen, Tokyo
20 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Tokyo, Koishikawa Kōrakuen offers a tranquil escape to a classical Japanese landscape garden that dates back to the early Edo period. As one of the oldest and best-preserved gardens in the Japanese capital, it provides a picturesque...
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
23 min walk • The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, often abbreviated as MOMAT, is a treasure trove of contemporary artistic expression nestled in the heart of Japan's bustling capital city. As Tokyo's first national art museum, it was established in 1952 and has since become a...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Library
National Archives of Japan, Tokyo
22 min walk • The Independent Administrative Institution National Archives of Japan preserve Japanese government documents and historical records and make them available to the public.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
National Showa Memorial Museum, Tokyo
15 min walk • The National Showa Memorial Museum is a national museum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo
13 min walk • Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery is a national Japanese cemetery and memorial for 352,297 unidentified war dead of the Second World War, located near the inner moat of the Imperial Palace and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
~880 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Kudankita, Tokyo
5 min walk • Kudankita is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, consisting of four chōme. It was a part of the former ward of Kōjimachi. As of March 1, 2007, its population is 1,404. Kudankita is a luxury and prestigious residential and business zone. The Yasukuni Shrine is situated near the center of the district.
0.9 miSE
Palace
Fukiage Palace, Tokyo
23 min walk • The Fukiage Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan, located in the Fukiage Garden on the grounds of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Sanbanchō, Tokyo
10 min walk • Part of the Banchō area, Sanbanchō is an upscale, mostly residential district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. As of June 2020, the population of this district is 3,666 in 1,707 households.
0.8 miE
Area
Tokyo/Chiyoda, Tokyo
21 min walk • Chiyoda is a special ward located in central Tokyo, Japan. It is known as Chiyoda City in English. It was formed in 1947 as a merger of Kanda and Kōjimachi wards following Tokyo City's transformation into Tokyo Metropolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hosei University?

Nearby attractions include Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo (4 min walk), Kudankita, Tokyo (5 min walk), Chinreisha, Tokyo (5 min walk), Kudanminami, Tokyo (6 min walk).

How to get to Hosei University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hosei University:

Metro

Ichigaya • Lines: N, S, Y (9 min walk)
Iidabashi • Lines: N (12 min walk)

Train

Ichigaya (11 min walk)
Iidabashi (12 min walk)

Bus

Kudanshita • Lines: 内神田ルート, 秋葉原ルート (16 min walk)
千代田保健所 • Lines: 秋葉原ルート (17 min walk)