駒澤大学 駒澤校舎

From ancient Zen roots to a modern marvel, Komazawa University Komazawa Campus stands as a testament to time. Do you hear that? Not just the city’s hum, but echoes of centuries past. Komazawa University’s story begins not in Tokyo’s bustling Setagaya ward, but in 1592, as a humble seminary for Sōtō sect monks. Imagine young monks, their heads shaved, immersed in Buddhist texts, laying the foundation for what would become one of Japan’s oldest universities. Komazawa University Komazawa Campus sits near the iconic Komazawa Olympic Park, a reminder of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. This vibrant campus, home to seven faculties and seventeen departments, pulsates with the energy of 14,000 students. The university boasts eleven research institutes and a Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture, a treasure trove of artifacts and knowledge. Walk these grounds and sense the weight of history, the whispers of ancient chants mingling with the laughter of today’s students. Komazawa University isn’t just a place of learning; it’s a living bridge between past and present. As one of Japan’s “NI-TO-KOMA-SEN,” or four famous private universities, Komazawa holds a unique place in Japanese academia. This legacy of excellence extends to athletics, where the Komazawa University ekiden team has repeatedly conquered the prestigious Hakone Ekiden. Komazawa University Komazawa Campus: a place where the serenity of Zen intertwines with the dynamism of a world-class university, an experience you won’t soon forget.