Aomori City Forestry Museum (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Aomori City Forestry Museum is a museum in Yanakawa, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 254 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 青森市森林博物館 |
| Location | Yanakawa, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aomori Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 286 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 579 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Coordinates | 40.83150, 140.72572 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.aomori-shi.shinrinhakubutsukan.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aomori Station, about 0.8 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 (青森市森林博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aomori Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Utō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Aoimori Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Hirota Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.