Kyoritsu Women’s University

Kyoritsu Women's University is a private women's college in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, established in 1949.

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Type: University
Description: Japanese private women’s university
Also known as: “Kyoritsu Joshi Daigaku”, “Kyōritsu joshi daigaku”, “Kyōritsu Joshi Daigaku”, and “Kyoritsu Women’s Junior College”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edo Castle and National Museum of Modern Art.

Edo Castle

Castle

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Edo Castle is a flatland castle that was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. In modern times it is part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and is therefore also known as Chiyoda Castle. Edo Castle is situated 620 metres southwest of Kyoritsu Women’s University.

National Museum of Modern Art

Museum

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, also known as MOMAT, is the foremost museum collecting and exhibiting modern Japanese art. The museum, in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, is known for its collection of 20th-century art and includes Western-style and Nihonga artists. National Museum of Modern Art is situated 400 metres southwest of Kyoritsu Women’s University.

Nippon Budokan

Sports venue

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The Nippon Budokan, often shortened to simply the Budokan, is an indoor arena in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally built for the inaugural Olympic judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Nippon Budokan is situated 680 metres west of Kyoritsu Women’s University.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hitotsubashi and Kanda-Jinbōchō.

Hitotsubashi

Quarter

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Hitotsubashi is an administrative and postal area of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It was formerly Kanda-ku. Many establishments are located in Hitotsubashi. In Hitotsubashi 1-chōme are the headquarters of the Mainichi Shimbun.

Kanda-Jinbōchō

Quarter

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Kanda-Jinbōchō, commonly known as Jinbōchō or Jimbōchō, is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Jimbōchō Book Town is known as Tokyo's center of used-book stores and publishing houses, and as a popular antique and curio shopping area.