Religious life

Source: https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/campus/life/religion/ Parent: https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/campus/life/

Nagoya University welcomes students from diverse backgrounds regardless of origin or religious beliefs. This guide provides basic information about religious life support available to students on campus and in the local community.

Prayer and meditation spaces on campus

Several spaces are available for prayer and meditation across Nagoya University campuses:

Tsurumai Campus

• International Student Association Room

Higashiyama Campus

• GSID 6th floor Teacher Lounge
• GSES 4th floor International Student Lounge

These rooms are shared spaces and should be used respectfully. Please be mindful of other activities, classes, meetings, and experiments when using these facilities.

Buddhism

Nearby temples

Tōgan-ji Temple

• Traditional Buddhist temple used by local Buddhist students
• Address: Google maps

Christianity

Student organizations

Bible Study Club Nagoya University (名大聖書研究)

• Affiliated with KGK, a Christian student community throughout Japan
• Weekly gatherings with Bible study and discussion
• Sessions guided by missionaries or local church pastors
• Location: 2nd floor of Student Hall
• Schedule: Japanese session Wednesdays, English session Tuesdays
• Website

Nearby churches

Baptist Renmei Higashiyama Christ Church

• 16-minute walk from campus
• Address: Google maps

Nanzan Catholic Church (Katorikku Nanzan Kyokai)

• 26-minute walk from campus
• English Mass: Sundays at 9:30 AM
• Address: Google maps

Islam

Dietary accommodations

Campus dining halls provide:

• Labeled halal and vegetarian options
• Food options that comply with religious dietary laws

Nearby facilities

Higashi Nagoya Islamic Center (HIC)

• 5-minute walk from campus
• Address: Google maps

Contact

To suggest additional resources, contact the Nagoya University International Communications Office.