Asuka Historical Museum: Day Trip from Osaka (39 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Asuka Historical Museum is a museum in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, about 39 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 飛鳥資料館 |
| Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kashiharajingū-mae Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 39 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 34.48450, 135.82496 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nabunken.go.jp/asuka/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kashiharajingū-mae Station, about 2.8 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 (飛鳥資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yamada-dera – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asuka-ni-imasu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daikandai-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Asuka-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kashihara City Insectarium – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.