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Local Area Introduction

This is the last Virtual Tour file

Autumn leaves in one of Okazaki's many parks. Our campus is located close to JR Okazaki station. It is only 6 minutes walk away. The station is on main Tokaido Line (the main line between Tokyo and Osaka) and is also the rail junction for the Aichi-Kanjo Line, yet our campus is in a quiet residential area known as Hane-cho. Next door to us on one side is Minami Hospital; on the other side is the Yamanaka supermarket - where many of the students buy their lunch or pickup their groceries. The surrounding area is mainly single standing houses (bungalows) with some apartments. By Japanese standards it is a very low density housing environment.

The Oto river flowing past Okazaki castle and Okazaki Park Within just 10 minutes walk in any direction of the campus you will find banks, post offices, supermarkets, travel agents, department stores, pubs and restaurants, convenience stores, in short all of the things you need - and of course, your accommodation. There is an unusual amount of greenery, the local parks are easily accessed and you can relax whenever you want. The main attractions of the city including the castle, more famous temples and the entertainment areas of Kosei-cho are within an easy bus trip. Our local area has excellent bus and rail connections.

For more information about the local area, interactive maps and extensive video, please visit the "Location" folder.

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