From Hongo to Nezu: A Summer Guide to the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus for Tourists

For tourists heading from Hongo to Nezu Station, the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus offers daytime activities perfect for summer vacations. Both the Hongo and Komaba campuses host summer events for children, which are highly popular and require early reservations.

🏛️Ito International Research Center, University of Tokyo
Ito Hall
A stunning brick building that won the BELCA Award. Often used for public research presentations.
📍Address: 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033

🏛️The University Museum, The University of Tokyo
Similar to the Intermediatheque at Tokyo Station KITTE, this museum displays a wide range of natural specimens such as animal bones, insects, and minerals collected as foundational materials for natural science research.
📍Address: 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033

🌳Sanshirō Pond (Ikutokuen Shinji Pond)
A rare garden in the heart of the city where you can enjoy the cool shade.
📍Address: 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033

🌳Ginkgo Trees, Hongo Campus, University of Tokyo
A lush green avenue in summer. The golden ginkgo leaves are at their peak in December.
📍Address: 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033

🏛️Visit Yayoi Museum
■ Address: Yayoi Museum
2-4-3 Yayoi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0032
Takehisa Yumeji Museum
2-4-2 Yayoi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0032
■ Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
■ Closed: Mondays, during exhibit changes, and New Year holidays
■ Admission: Adults ¥1,200 / College & High School Students ¥1,000 / Middle & Elementary School Students ¥500
* Both museums are located in the same building and can be visited with the above ticket.

🏖️The Nezu Station area has many small eateries where you can take a break.

🍽️Nezunoya Vegan Restaurant & Café
Home-style Japanese cuisine
🕰️Open on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat (Check the website for updated hours)
💰Price per person: ¥2,000-
📍Address: 1 Chome-1-14 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031

University towns often have unique communities formed by the people who gather there at different times.

🍽️Care Guild
A café-restaurant operated by Care Work Yayoi Co., Ltd., aimed at fostering connections among caregivers. Known for its whiskey and pizza.
🕰️Check Instagram for updated hours
💰Price per person: ¥1,000-
📍Address: 2-15-13 Yayoi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0022