Akkeshi Maritime Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Akkeshi Maritime Museum is a museum in Akkeshi, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 284 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 厚岸町海事記念館 |
| Location | Akkeshi, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akkeshi Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 629 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 928 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 43.05120, 144.84913 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://edu.town.akkeshi.hokkaido.jp/kaiji/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akkeshi Station, about 0.9 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (厚岸町海事記念館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōgyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Akkeshi Town Historical Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kokutai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Lake Akkeshi – Lake, about 4 km away
- Akkeshi Town Ōta Tonden Kaitaku Memorial Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.