Basic Information on Education and Research

	Standard Area	Actual Area	Difference
School Building	4,250.00m²	6,715.12m²	2,465.12m²
Campus Land	4,000.00m²	100,645.26m²	96,645.26m²

敷地配置図

Shinshu Hounan College is surrounded by lush greenery and blessed with a truly natural environment. Student areas are carefully designed with safety in mind, while other areas on campus fully embrace the natural beauty of its surroundings. Under faculty guidance, students can safely engage in outdoor learning and nature-based activities, taking full advantage of the environment for both classes and extracurricular experiences.

All campus buildings, including the gymnasium, are earthquake-resistant and meet current safety standards. The whole campus is asbestos-free. All facilities are interconnected. Once inside, students can move between classrooms and the gymnasium regardless of weather conditions, ensuring comfort and convenince throughout the school year.

The campus is also equipped with a cafeteria that seats up to 250 people, as well as a student lounge and main entrance lounge equipped with tables, chairs, benches, and vending machines, all of which can be used as comfortable rest spaces. A digital bulletin board in the student lounge is used to provide campus udates, and a nearby self-study corner is equipped with computers. Learning materials for courses in the Language and Communication Program, such as Japanese Expression and Basic English are also available and organized by proficiency level, creating a safe space for students to study or relax.

Additonally, a Tea Ceremony Room and Etiquette Room are also located on campus. Normally used for club events for the tea ceromony club, these rooms are also availavble for seminars or other classes. These rooms are also available for seminars and classes, providing students with a refreshing change of atmosphere that inspires learning and mindfulness.

 

Status of Earthquake Resistance for Campus Buildings (as of May 1, 2025)

Shinshu Hounan Junior College is located in the town of Tatsuno, situated at the northern end of the Ina Valley in the southern region of the Nagano Prefecture. Tatsuno has long flourished as a key transportation hub connecting the Chūshin, Suwa, and Ina regions. Train access has become less convenient since the Chūō Line was rerouted to connect directly between Okaya and Shiojiri. However, the College has since been requesting additional services from JR each year.
The campus is about 20-minute on foot from JR Tatsuno Station and approximately 15 minutes on foot from Miyaki Station. Though railway access is limited, highway bus transportation is highly convenient, with regular service to Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and within the Nagano Prefecture (including Iida and Nagano City). The nearest Tatsuno bus stop is only a 5 minute walk to the College, so a small number of students choose to commute by highway buses.
The college is located on the eastern side of Tatsuno Town, with an affliated elementary school, junior high school, high school and preschool extending westward, forming a continuous stream of educational insitutions from preschool through junior college. The Tenryu River flows nearby, and the campus is surrounded by natural beauty.

Tatsuno, located near the geographical center of Japan, has a population of about 19,000 and a strong manufacturing industry. It is also known for Matsuo Gorge, one of eastern Japan’s best-known firefly viewing spots.

• Access:
• By JR: About 25 minutes on foot from Tatsuno Station / about 15 minutes from Miyaki Station
• By Highway Bus: About 5 minutes on foot from Tatsuno Bus Stop

200,000 yen (paid upon enrollment)

• All fees listed above are for one academic year. Except for the admission fee, tuition are other fees are paid in two installments, April and September.
• Additionally, a delegated collection fee totaling ¥49,000 is also to be paid along with the April tuition payment.

• Fal 2023 Institutional Requirement Confirmation Application