Chichibu Railway Park: Day Trip from Tokyo (78 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chichibu Railway Park is a museum in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, about 78 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秩父鉄道車両公園 |
| Location | Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mitsumineguchi Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 78 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 306 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 35.96039, 138.97922 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mitsumineguchi Station, about 0.1 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (秩父鉄道車両公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Houn-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mount Chichibu-Ontake – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Kumakura – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Azumaya – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Hosho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.