Nihon University, Tokyo

Name: Nihon University
Address: Tokyo, Japan

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Nihon University, abbreviated as Nichidai, is a private research university in Japan. Its predecessor, Nihon Law School, was founded by Yamada Akiyoshi, the Minister of Justice, in 1889. It is one of the private universities representing Japan. The university's name is derived from the Japanese word "Nihon" meaning Japan. Nihon University now has "16 colleges and 87 departments, 20 postgraduate schools, 1 junior college which is composed of 5 departments, 1 correspondence division, 32 research institutes and 3 hospitals." The number of students exceeds 70,000 and is the largest in Japan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°41'28"N, 139°44'15"E

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千代田区 (qian dai tian qu)Tokyo Japan

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Nearby attractions include: Yasukuni Shrine, Nippon Budokan, National Theatre of Japan, National Showa Memorial Museum.

0.4 miNE
Shrine dedicated to those killed in war
Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
10 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.
0.7 miE
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
19 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...
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo
19 min walk • The National Theatre of Japan is a complex consisting of three halls in two buildings in Hayabusachō, a district in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
National Showa Memorial Museum, Tokyo
21 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 miE
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery, Tokyo
14 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.
~970 ftNE
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.
0.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Sophia University, Tokyo
15 min walk • Sophia University, also known by its Japanese name 上智大学, is a private research university in Japan. Sophia is one of the 3 prestigious Sōkeijōchi private universities, a group of the top 3 private universities in Japan with the other 2 being Keio University and Waseda University, according to the Times Higher Education.
0.8 miSE
Palace
Fukiage Palace, Tokyo
20 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.
~1910 ftE
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.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum
New Otani Art Museum, Tokyo
19 min walk • The New Otani Art Museum was an art museum founded in 1991 and housed on the sixth floor of the Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Garden Court office building. The Hotel, located in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward, opened in 1964 to coincide with the Tokyo Olympic Games.
0.8 miE
Park, Buddhist architecture
Kitanomaru Park, Tokyo
20 min walk • Kitanomaru Park is a public park in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan located North of the Tokyo Imperial Palace. The park is the location of both the Nippon Budokan, an indoor sports and performance venue, the Science Museum and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nihon University?

Nearby attractions include Yonbanchō, Tokyo (4 min walk), Kudankita, Tokyo (5 min walk), Gobanchō, Tokyo (6 min walk), Banchō, Tokyo (6 min walk).

How to get to Nihon University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nihon University:

Metro

Ichigaya • Lines: N, S, Y (5 min walk)
Hanzomon • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, Z (12 min walk)

Train

Ichigaya (4 min walk)
Yotsuya (14 min walk)

Bus

Kojomachi 4 • Lines: 都03 (13 min walk)
麹町五丁目 • Lines: 都03 (13 min walk)