About Hongō-sanchōme
Hongō-sanchōme is a Marunouchi and Oedo line interchange adjacent to the historic campus of the University of Tokyo (Todai) - Japan's most prestigious university. The red-brick Akamon gate (Red Gate) of the university is a short walk from the station. The Hongō neighbourhood retains much of its early 20th-century character with traditional crafts shops, bookshops, and local restaurants serving the student population.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1The University of Tokyo campus (Akamon Red Gate entrance) is open to visitors - beautiful historic campus
- 2Nezu Shrine (15 min walk) has a famous tunnel of red torii gates in April
- 3The Yanaka district (old Tokyo neighbourhood with temples) is walkable from here
- 4Several good soba and ramen shops cater to the student population around the station
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Shops
Nearby Attractions
University of Tokyo (Akamon gate)
Nezu Shrine
Yanaka old town
Kōishikawa Botanical Garden