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Akita Museum of Art (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Akita Museum of Art is a museum in Akita, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 175 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Akita Museum of Art
Photo: 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeMuseum
Name in Japanese秋田県立美術館 平野政吉コレクション
LocationAkita, Akita Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Akita Station – about 0.7 km
From Sendai Stationabout 175 km (straight line)
From Sapporo Stationabout 386 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 450 km (straight line)
Established2013
Coordinates39.71743, 140.12150
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.akita-museum-of-art.jp/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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