Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo

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Aoyama Gakuin University is a private university in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Originally established in 1874 by missionaries from the Methodist Episcopal Church, it was reconfigured in its current form in 1949 as part of Aoyama Gakuin. Aoyama Gakuin University celebrated its 140-year anniversary in 2014 and is one of Japan's oldest higher education facilities. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'37"N, 139°42'37"E

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渋谷区 (se gu qu)Tokyo Japan

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Aoyama Gakuin University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Omotesandō, Blue Note Tokyo, Omotesando Hills, Shibuya Stream.

~1780 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Omotesandō, Tokyo
9 min walk • In the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan, Omotesandō stands out as a quintessential shopping district, revered for its sophisticated blend of fashion, culture, and architecture. This iconic avenue, often likened to Paris's Champs-Élysées, is a magnet for both...
~1750 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo
9 min walk • Blue Note Tokyo stands as an esteemed jazz venue nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Revered as a sanctuary for jazz aficionados, this club has been hosting world-class performances since its inception in 1988. With a sophisticated ambiance and an unwavering...
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Omotesando Hills, Tokyo
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo's fashionable Aoyama district, Omotesando Hills is a premier shopping center that epitomizes the blend of modern luxury and architectural elegance. Opened in 2006, this complex stretches along the zelkova tree-lined Omotesando avenue...
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Shibuya Stream, Tokyo
12 min walk • Shibuya Stream stands as a contemporary beacon of urban development in the bustling district of Shibuya, Tokyo. This impressive skyscraper is not just a mere high-rise; it is a multi-purpose complex that has reshaped the landscape of one of Tokyo's most dynamic...
0.7 miW
Music venue
Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo
19 min walk • Shibuya Public Hall, also known as Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall for sponsorship reasons, is a notable cultural landmark situated in the bustling district of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. This mid-sized auditorium is renowned for hosting a variety of events, ranging from live...
0.5 miN
35°40'4"N • 139°42'25"E
Kiddy Land, Tokyo
14 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, commonly referred to as Watari-um, is a museum of contemporary art located in Shibuya, Tokyo. Founded by Shizuko Watari and opened in 1990, the museum is near Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. The institution promotes conceptual art and other non-commercial artists in Japan.
0.4 miE
Museum with Japanese and East Asian art
Nezu Museum, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Nezu Museum, formerly known as the Nezu Institute of Fine Arts, is an art museum in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan. The museum houses the private collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art of Nezu Kaichirō.
~1950 ftW
Shopping centre, Shopping, Business center
Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Shibuya Hikarie is a Tokyu skyscraper and retail complex completed in 2012 and located in the Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, Japan. The Hikarie is 183 meters tall.
0.5 miW
Park
Miyashita Park, Tokyo
13 min walk • Miyashita Park is a park in the 6th district of Miyashita-mae, in the Shibuya Ward of Tokyo.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Yamatane Museum of Art, Tokyo
14 min walk • The Yamatane Museum is a museum in Japan specializing in the nihonga style of Japanese watercolour painting. It is run by the Yamatane art foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aoyama Gakuin University?

Nearby attractions include United Nations University, Tokyo (5 min walk), Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, Tokyo (9 min walk), Kokugakuin University, Tokyo (9 min walk), Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo (10 min walk).

How to get to Aoyama Gakuin University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aoyama Gakuin University:

Bus

青山学院前 • Lines: 渋88 (4 min walk)
南青山五丁目 • Lines: 渋88 (5 min walk)

Metro

Omote-sando • Lines: C, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, G, Z (9 min walk)
Shibuya • Lines: Dt, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, F, G, Ty, Z (12 min walk)

Train

Shibuya (15 min walk)
Harajuku (21 min walk)