Tokyo Polytechnic University, Tokyo

Name: Tokyo Polytechnic University
Address: Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo Polytechnic University is a private university in Honchō, Nakano, Tokyo. Its nickname is Shadai. It was formerly known as Tokyo College of Photography. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°41'26"N, 139°40'52"E

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中野区 (zhong ye qu)Tokyo Japan

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Tokyo Polytechnic University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tochō, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Shinjuku Niagara Falls, Sompo Japan Building.

0.6 miE
City Hall complex with observatories
Tochō, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, is an iconic symbol of administrative power in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan. This imposing complex, designed by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange, was completed in 1991 and serves as the...
0.6 miE
City hall
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo
16 min walk • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, also known as Tochō, serves as the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government which governs not only the 23 wards but also the cities, towns, and villages that make up Tokyo as a whole.
0.5 miE
Fountain
Shinjuku Niagara Falls, Tokyo
13 min walk • Shinjuku Niagara Falls is a fountain in Tokyo's Shinjuku Central Park, in Shinjuku, Japan. The Tokyo Weekender has described the water feature as "generously named".
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Sompo Japan Building, Tokyo
22 min walk • The Sompo Japan Head Office Building is the corporate headquarters for Sompo Japan Insurance. It is located in the district Nishi-Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. At 200 metres, the building is the 28th tallest building in Tokyo and the 33rd tallest in Japan. It was designed by Yoshikazu Uchida.
0.4 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Juniso Kumano Shrine, Tokyo
11 min walk • Juniso Kumano Shrine is a Kumano shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New National Theatre Tokyo, Tokyo
17 min walk • The New National Theatre, Tokyo is Japan's first and foremost national centre for the performing arts, including opera, ballet, contemporary dance and drama. It is located in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. Since 1997 more than 650 productions were staged. There are about 300 performances per season with approximately 200,000 theatergoers.
0.4 miE
Urban green space with paths and play area
Shinjuku Central Park, Tokyo
12 min walk • Shinjuku Central Park is a park in western Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The park is bordered by Honnnan Dori and Kita Dori to the north, Junisha Dori to the west, Suido Dori or Minami Dori to the south, and Koen Dori to the east.
1.1 miNE
Temple
Tokyo Mazu Temple, Tokyo
29 min walk • The Tokyo Mazu Temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in October 2013.
1.2 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Shinjuku Musashinokan, Tokyo
31 min walk • The Shinjuku Musashinokan is a long-standing movie theater located on the east side of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan. Originally started as the Musashinokan in May 1920, it quickly became Tokyo's premiere independent high-class theater showing foreign films.
0.9 miE
Skyscraper
Shinjuku L Tower, Tokyo
24 min walk • The Shinjuku L Tower is a skyscraper located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Construction of the 121-metre, 31-storey skyscraper was finished in 1989. It was built by the Japanese construction firm, Shimizu Construction Company.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Japanese Sword Museum, Tokyo
22 min walk • The Japanese Sword Museum or Tōken hakubutsukan situated in Tokyo, is a small museum dedicated to the art of Japanese swordmaking. It preserves and displays swords. It is operated by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai. The association's office is located inside the museum building.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tokyo Polytechnic University?

Nearby attractions include Juniso Kumano Shrine, Tokyo (11 min walk), Shinjuku Central Park, Tokyo (12 min walk), Shinjuku Niagara Falls, Tokyo (13 min walk), Tokyo Opera City Tower, Tokyo (16 min walk).

How to get to Tokyo Polytechnic University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tokyo Polytechnic University:

Bus

弥生町一丁目 • Lines: 渋64 (3 min walk)
本町三丁目 • Lines: 宿33, 渋64 (5 min walk)

Metro

Nishi-shinjuku-gochome • Lines: E (6 min walk)
Nakano-shimbashi • Lines: M (11 min walk)

Train

Hatsudai (18 min walk)
Hatagaya (25 min walk)