Komazawa University

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Komazawa University, abbreviated as 駒大 Komadai, is one of the oldest universities in Japan. Its history starts in 1592, when a seminary was established to be a center of learning for the young monks of the Sōtō sect, one of the two main Zen Buddhist traditions in Japan. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°37'44"N, 139°39'31"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Komazawa Olympic Park, Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum, Carrot Tower, Tokyo/Setagaya.

~1500 ftSE
Park, Sport complex
Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo
8 min walk • Komazawa Olympic Park located on land in both Meguro and Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, is a sports facility that was constructed for the 1964 Summer Olympics.
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum, Tokyo
21 min walk • The Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum is an art museum in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. From 1946 until 1974, Machiko Hasegawa drew the comic strip Sazae-san about an ordinary Japanese family led by a good-natured mother and wife, Sazae.
1.2 miNE
Architecture, View point
Carrot Tower, Tokyo
31 min walk • The Carrot Tower is a high-rise commercial building located in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It was completed in November 1996. The building has 26 stories above ground and 5 basement levels. Its name was the winning entry in a competition among local children.
1 miN
Area
Tokyo/Setagaya, Tokyo
26 min walk • Setagaya is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sangenjaya, Tokyo
30 min walk • Sangenjaya is a district of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as Sancha for short. It is home to many bars, cafes and restaurants. Some major streets include National Route 246, Setagaya-dori and Chazawara-dori.
1.5 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hitomi Memorial Hall, Tokyo
38 min walk • Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall was built by Showa Women's University in Tokyo, Japan on its campus in 1980 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor, the Japan Women's School of Higher Education.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Nippon Sport Science University, Chōfu
18 min walk • Nippon Sport Science University, abbreviated as Nittaidai, is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo and Aoba-ku, Yokohama. The precursor of the school was founded in 1893, and it was chartered as a university in 1949. The school is known for the many famous athletes among its alumni.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Nakamachi, Chōfu
30 min walk • Nakamachi is a district of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
~1690 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
Komazawa Gymnasium, Tokyo
9 min walk • Komazawa Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Komazawa Olympic Park, Tokyo, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 3,875 spectators.
0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, Tokyo
10 min walk • Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. The stadium is an integral feature of Komazawa Olympic Park and is currently used mostly for football matches as well as American football games.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Komazawa Volleyball Courts, Tokyo
13 min walk • The Komazawa Volleyball Courts are a volleyball venue located in Tokyo, Japan. It hosted some of the volleyball preliminaries for the 1964 Summer Olympics.