National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo

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The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, or GRIPS, is an elite, highly selective research graduate school located in Minato, Tokyo. Funded by the Japanese Government, it has the status of national university. It is also one of Asia's leading think tanks of policy scholars and social scientists focused on policy studies. It offers programs in security and international affairs, diplomacy, international development studies, economics, political science, disaster studies, and science and technology policies, among others. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'50"N, 139°43'38"E

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港区 (六本木)Tokyo Japan

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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National Art Center, Blue Note Tokyo, Roppongi, Roppongi Hills.

~610 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
The National Art Center, Tokyo
3 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, The National Art Center stands as a contemporary architectural marvel and a beacon of culture in Japan's bustling capital. Opened to the public in January 2007, the museum is distinguished by its unique façade, characterized by...
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
Blue Note Tokyo, Tokyo
17 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...
0.4 miSE
Happening nightlife and international art
Roppongi, Tokyo
11 min walk • Roppongi, located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is renowned as the city's most vibrant entertainment district. This bustling area is a melting pot of culture, nightlife, and international dining, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
~1620 ftSE
City complex with a 54-story skyscraper
Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
8 min walk • Roppongi Hills is a modern development that has reshaped the skyline of Tokyo, Japan. This sprawling complex, situated in the heart of the city, is a symbol of urban sophistication and a hub for culture, business, and entertainment.
~1360 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
7 min walk • Perched high within the futuristic Mori Tower in the vibrant Roppongi Hills district, the Mori Art Museum is a beacon of contemporary art in Tokyo, Japan. This cultural gem offers a panoramic view of the sprawling cityscape, as well as a visual feast of modern...
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum
Diplomatic Archives, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, is the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of archiving Japan's diplomatic documents. An exhibition hall near the archives building can be visited freely, in which exhibits are regularly held.
~1260 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Suntory Museum of Art, Tokyo
7 min walk • The Suntory Museum of Art is an arts museum located in Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, Tokyo. It is owned by the Suntory corporation. The collection theme of the art works is "Art in life" and they mainly have Japanese antiques.
~1290 ftNE
Posh shopping and dining hub with a park
Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo
7 min walk • Tokyo Midtown is a 569,000-square-meter mixed-use development in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. Completed in March 2007, the $3 billion project includes office, residential, commercial, hotel, and leisure space, and the new quarters of the Suntory Museum of Art.
~1730 ftNW
Cemetery
Aoyama Cemetery, Tokyo
9 min walk • Aoyama Cemetery is a cemetery in Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The cemetery is also famous for its cherry blossoms, and at the season of hanami, which many people would visit.
0.6 miW
Museum with Japanese and East Asian art
Nezu Museum, Tokyo
15 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.
0.6 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Hikawa Shrine, Tokyo
15 min walk • Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. In Tokyo, it is the best known of the 59 branch shrines of the Hikawa jinja, which was designated as the chief Shinto shrine for the former Musashi province.

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Which popular attractions are close to National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies?

Nearby attractions include The National Art Center, Tokyo (3 min walk), Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo (6 min walk), Fujifilm Square, Tokyo (6 min walk), Suntory Museum of Art, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies:

Bus

Exシアター六本木前 • Lines: 渋88 (6 min walk)
Roppongi-rokuchome • Lines: Rh01, 都01, 青山ルート (6 min walk)

Metro

Nogizaka • Lines: C (6 min walk)
Roppongi • Lines: E, H, H-Ts, Ts;H (7 min walk)

Train

Shinanomachi (31 min walk)