Sophia University, Tokyo

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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. It is also ranked number 18 in the 2021 Times Japan University Rankings. Founded by the Roman Catholic religious order of the Society of Jesus in 1913, the university has grown from its 3 original academic departments of Philosophy, German Literature, and Commerce to 9 undergraduate Faculties and 10 Graduate Schools, with over 13,900 students in total at the present moment. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°41'2"N, 139°43'56"E

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千代田区 (qian dai tian qu)Tokyo Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Akasaka Palace, National Theatre of Japan, Hie Shrine, Fire Museum.

~1600 ftSW
Palace, Architecture, Garden
Akasaka Palace, Tokyo
8 min walk • Akasaka Palace, also known as the State Guest House, stands as a majestic example of Western-style architecture in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. This grandiose structure, completed in 1909, serves as the official accommodation for visiting state dignitaries, offering a...
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo
16 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 miSE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Hie Shrine, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Its June 15 Sannō Matsuri is one of the three great Japanese festivals of Edo.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Fire Museum is a museum in Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, which exhibits materials related to the history and activities of the Tokyo Fire Department. The museum was opened on December 3, 1992. The mascot character is "Fire-kun".
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Akasaka Blitz, Tokyo
21 min walk • Akasaka Blitz was a music venue in Minato, Tokyo, which opened in April 1996, and was owned and operated by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. On September 22, 2020, the venue was permanently shut down due to COVID-19.
0.5 miSW
Park
Akasaka Estate, Tokyo
13 min walk • The Akasaka Estate is a park-like Japanese Imperial Estate, site of several major existing and former Imperial residences in the district of Moto-Akasaka, Minato Special Ward, Tokyo.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kudankita, Tokyo
20 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.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sanbanchō, Tokyo
21 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.
~1120 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
New Otani Art Museum, Tokyo
6 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 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Akasaka ACT Theater, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Akasaka ACT Theater is a theatre located in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Completed in 2008, the four-storey 28.9 metres high theatre has a capacity of 1,324 seats.
0.7 miSE
Library
National Diet Library, Tokyo
19 min walk • The National Diet Library is the national library of Japan and among the largest libraries in the world. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the National Diet of Japan in researching matters of public policy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sophia University?

Nearby attractions include Yotsuya, Tokyo (3 min walk), New Otani Art Museum, Tokyo (6 min walk), Rokubanchō, Tokyo (7 min walk), Nibanchō, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Sophia University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sophia University:

Bus

麹町五丁目 • Lines: 都03 (3 min walk)
Kojimachi 5 • Lines: 都03 (3 min walk)

Metro

Yotsuya • Lines: M, N (6 min walk)
Kojimachi • Lines: Y (8 min walk)

Train

Yotsuya (5 min walk)
Ichigaya (15 min walk)