Campus Map Somanouchi Campus
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Access to Somanouchi Campus
Somanouchi Campus
1050 Somanouchi, Tenri, Nara, Japan 632-8510
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of International Studies
- Graduate School
- Affiliated Tenri Central Library
- Tenri University Sankokan Museum
By Public Transportation
From Kintetsu and JR Tenri Station: approximately 8 minutes by bus, approximately 20 minutes on foot.
By car
Via Nishi-Meihan Expressway: from Tenri Interchange, approximately 10 minutes.
Via Meihan Expressway: from Tenri East interchange, approximately 5 minutes.
Bus Timetable and Schedule
- School Bus Timetable (2023-2024)
- Commuter Bus Schedule (2023-2024)
- Shuttle bus service time *only students and teachers may ride the shuttle bus.
- Shuttle bus operation dates (2023-2024)
Vicinity Map
Somanouchi Campus
- Main Building (Faculty Research Hall)
- Founder’s Hall
- Hall No. 9 (Furusato Kaikan Alumni House)
- Hall No. 3, Hall No. 4 (Computer Assisted Language Learning Classrooms)
- Hall No. 8 (Information Library)
- Shinkokan Student Union (Student cafeteria)
- Hall No. 2 Counseling Room
- Somanouchi Gymnasium No.1
- Shops (Seven-Eleven, Maruzen, Campus Support Co.)
- Affiliated Tenri Central Library
- Affiliated Tenri University Sankokan Museum
1. Main Building (Faculty Research Hall)
There are small classrooms used for seminars and other small-group exercises, as well as offices for each faculty member. In addition, there are "Joint Research Rooms," which are spaces for learning and interaction for faculty members and students.
2. Founder’s Hall
Completed in 1924, the Western-style building is where the founder, Shozen Nakayama, spent his younger days. It is a building of great value both as a modern Japanese architecture and as a memorial to the history of the University.
3. Hall No. 9 (Furusato Kaikan Alumni House)
Built with donations from alumni, the first floor houses the office of the Furusatokai Alumni Association, while the main hall on the second floor is used for classes and academic meetings.
4. Hall No. 3, Hall No. 4 (Computer Assisted Language Learning Classrooms)
Hall No. 3 has an auditorium, lecture rooms, and practice rooms, as well as the "iCAFé." Hall No. 4 has a Computer Assisted Language Learning Classrooms (CALL), audio-visual classrooms, Computer Labs, and the Student Hall.
4. Hall No. 3, Hall No. 4 (Computer Assisted Language Learning Classrooms)
Classrooms equipped with computer-based systems to support language learning. Students can efficiently strengthen pronunciation and listening skills, which are important for language learning.
Hall No. 8 (Information Library)
A study library that can be used for class preparation and report writing. There is also a DVD viewing area for language study and an active learning area.
6. Shinkokan Student Union (Student cafeteria)
The student cafeteria is located on the first floor and offers a wide variety of hearty set meals and a side dishes starting at 300 yen.
7. Hall No. 2 Counseling Room
Large lecture halls and practice rooms are provided for students to take classes in a comfortable space, and on the first floor there is an archaeology lab and psychological counseling room.
8. Somanouchi Gymnasium No.1
The Gymnasium is usually used for physical education classes and club practices, as well as for various events such as Entrance and Graduation Ceremonies.
9. Shops (Seven-Eleven, Maruzen, Campus Support Co.)
・Seven-Eleven Tenri University Store
・Maruzen Books DEPO
Weekdays：10:00～16:00
Phone：0743-63-0868
・Campus Support Co.
Weekdays：9:00～17:00
Phone：0743-63-8855
Affiliated Tenri Central Library
10. Affiliated Tenri Central Library
The affiliated Tenri Central Library is named in the list of world-renowned libraries.
National treasures: 6
Important cultural properties: 87
Important art objects: 66
Tenri Central Library has approximately 1.5 million volumes and holds many valuable documents. Among them are six national treasures, 87 important cultural properties, and 66 important art objects. Researchers from all over the world visit the library to browse its extensive collection.
11. Tenri University Sankokan Museum
The Tenri University Sankokan Museum is a treasure trove of materials from around the world.
The museum collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits approximately 300,000 materials on lifestyle, culture, and archaeology and art.
This museum collects, stores, researches, and exhibits lifestyle culture materials and archaeological art materials from around the world. The purpose of the museum is to learn about people's daily lives, history and culture, and to promote mutual understanding by referring to materials from various regions and periods.
