Japan Society, New York City

Name: Japan Society
Address: 333 E 47th St, New York City, 10017, United States
Telephone: +1 212-832-1155

#671 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Japan Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1907 to promote friendly relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations. With a focus on promoting "arts and culture, public policy, business, language, and education", the organization has regularly held events in its many facilities, including a library, art gallery, and theater, since its opening. After suspending all activities during World War II, Japan Society expanded under the leadership of John D. Rockefeller III. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'9"N, 73°58'6"W

Address

333 E 47th StMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City 10017 United States

Contact

+1 212-832-1155

Website

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New York City

Day trips

Japan Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church Center for the United Nations, United Nations Headquarters, Beekman Tower, Ralph Bunche Park.

~820 ftS
Church
Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of New York City, the Church Center for the United Nations stands as a beacon of peace and ecumenical engagement just steps away from the iconic United Nations Headquarters. This interfaith space, located at 777 United Nations Plaza...
~1140 ftS
Home of the international organization
United Nations Headquarters, New York City
6 min walk • The United Nations Headquarters is an iconic complex in New York City, serving as the centerpiece for international diplomacy and collaboration. Located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, this distinctive site overlooks the East River.
~640 ftNE
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Beekman Tower, New York City
4 min walk • The Beekman Tower, also known as the Panhellenic Tower, is a 26-story Art Deco skyscraper situated at the corner of First Avenue and East 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan, in New York City. The building was constructed between 1927 and 1928 to a design by John Mead Howells.
~1270 ftS
Park
Ralph Bunche Park, New York City
7 min walk • Ralph Bunche Park is a small municipal public park in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of New York City, on First Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets. It was named in 1979 for Ralph Bunche, the first African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1985 the park was dedicated as the city's first Peace Park.
~1730 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Agnes Church, New York City
9 min walk • The Church of St. Agnes is a parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 143 East 43rd Street, Manhattan, New York City. The parish was established in 1873.
~1790 ftN
Tower
100 East 53rd Street, New York City
9 min walk • 100 East 53rd Street is a residential skyscraper at the southwest corner of 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The 64-story tower, completed in 2019, was designed by Norman Foster. At 711 feet tall, it is the 64th tallest building in New York.
~1830 ftNW
Street
52nd Street, New York City
9 min walk • 52nd Street is a 1.9-mile -long one-way street traveling west to east across Midtown Manhattan, New York City. A short section of it was known as the city's center of jazz performance from the 1930s to the 1950s.
~1850 ftW
Modernist architecture
Socony–Mobil Building, New York City
9 min walk • The Socony–Mobil Building, also known as 150 East 42nd Street, is a 45-story, 572-foot-tall skyscraper in the Murray Hill and East Midtown neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~1250 ftN
Church
Norwegian Seamen's Church, New York City
7 min walk • The Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York is a Lutheran church serving Norwegian sailors, residents, and visitors in the greater New York City area. The church is located in 317 East 52nd Street on the east side of Manhattan in New York City.
~1340 ftS
Modernist architecture
United Nations Secretariat Building, New York City
7 min walk • The United Nations Secretariat Building is a 505-foot tall skyscraper and the centerpiece of the headquarters of the United Nations, in the Turtle Bay/East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, alongside the East River.
~1380 ftN
Park
Greenacre Park, New York City
7 min walk • Greenacre Park is a privately owned, publicly accessible vest-pocket park located on East 51st Street between Second and Third Avenues in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, designed by Hideo Sasaki, former chairman of Harvard’s Dept. of Landscape Arch. in consultation with architect Harmon Goldstone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Japan Society open?

Japan Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 7 pm
Friday 12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Japan Society?

Nearby attractions include Trump World Tower, New York City (1 min walk), Turtle Bay, New York City (2 min walk), 50 United Nations Plaza, New York City (2 min walk), Turkish House, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Japan Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Japan Society:

Bus

East 49th Street/1st Avenue • Lines: M50 (3 min walk)
2 Av/E 46 St • Lines: M15 (3 min walk)

Metro

53rd Street–Lexington Avenue • Lines: E, M (10 min walk)
51st Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (10 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (12 min walk)
Long Island City (25 min walk)