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Explore Waseda University on a guided tour with a student guide. Visit the iconic Okuma Auditorium, the Central Library, and the Haruki Murakami Library.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Waseda University
• Explore the iconic Okuma Auditorium and Waseda Avenue
• Visit the Central Library and the Haruki Murakami Library
• Learn about Waseda’s famous graduates and campus traditions
• Discover the university’s history and its role in Japanese culture

Description

Meeting Point: Main Gate of Waseda Campus (1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku) Tour Hours: Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Inclusions: ✓ 2-hour student-led walking tour (covering Okuma Auditorium, Central Library, Building No. 3, and Waseda International House) ✓ 0.5-hour Interactive Q&A with current Waseda students Post-Tour Freedom: After the tour, feel free to explore the surrounding bookstores, cafés, and historic neighborhoods of Shinjuku and Takadanobaba. Tour Overview: Step into Waseda University, founded in 1882 as a beacon of independent learning and democratic ideals. Today, it remains one of Japan’s leading academic institutions, nurturing generations of thinkers, leaders, and cultural pioneers. Start your visit at the iconic Okuma Auditorium, an architectural landmark and the symbolic heart of campus. Walk through Waseda Avenue, where students from diverse faculties converge, and visit the Central Library, a vast repository of global and Japanese scholarly works. Explore academic landmarks like Building No. 3—home to the School of Political Science and Economics—and the Waseda International House of Literature, also known as the Haruki Murakami Library, a tribute to the university’s distinguished alumnus. Your student guide will share stories about Waseda’s most famous graduates, from prime ministers and Nobel laureates to authors and entrepreneurs, as well as campus traditions like the Waseda-Keio Baseball Game, early morning lectures, and the lively Waseda Festival—Japan’s largest student-run university event. Whether you’re a future exchange student, a fan of Japanese culture, or simply curious about life at a world-class urban university, this tour offers a personal and intellectual window into Waseda—where critical thinking, creativity, and community thrive.

Includes

2hr bilingual tour (English/Chinese) 0.5hr at the campus canteen with interaction with current students Intimate group size (max 10 guests)

Important Information

• The tour is conducted on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour is suitable for those interested in Japanese culture and university life. The tour includes visits to various buildings and landmarks on campus.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund