Waseda University

Waseda University (早稲田大学 Waseda Daigaku; or 早大 S?dai for short) is one of the two most prestigious private universities in Japan (the other is Keio University). It is one of the Tokyo 6 Universities Alliance. It is located on the northern side of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward.

Surrounding Areas

Waseda University's main campus is aptly located in the Waseda district of Shinjuku, although Waseda is generally associated with the Yamanote train line station, Takadanobaba. One stop away from Waseda on the Tozai line is Kagurazaka. 60 years ago Kagurazaka was the Geisha center of Tokyo. Besides having fewer geisha, it is now home to a smattering of wonderful French and classic Japanese resturants.

Related Topics:
Shinjuku - Yamanote - Takadanobaba - Tozai line - Geisha

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Northwest of the university is Ikebukuro, the second busiest station in Tokyo. A place incongruously (for being so busy) devoid of much nightlife outside of massage parlors and hostess bars.

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One stop away on the Yamanote line from Takadanobaba is Mejiro Station. A veritable oasis of calm and beauty amongst the bustling and comparatively dirty Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro stations. Mejiro station is adjacent to Gakushuin University.

Related Topics:
Yamanote - Takadanobaba - Mejiro Station - Gakushuin

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