Chūrui Naumann Elephant Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Chūrui Naumann Elephant Museum is a museum in Makubetsu, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 169 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 忠類ナウマン象記念館 |
| Location | Makubetsu, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Toyokoro Station – about 34.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 169 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 520 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 823 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 42.55798, 143.30011 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.town.makubetsu.lg.jp/kyouiku/matikadogallery/naumanzokinenkan/naumanzo.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Toyokoro Station, about 34.8 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 (忠類ナウマン象記念館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Chūrui – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Moiwa – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Tōbuchi – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Oikamanai-numa – Lake, about 16 km away
- Nakasatsunai Art Village – Museum, about 17 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.