Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum: Day Trip from Kyoto (65 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum is a museum in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, about 65 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 福井県年縞博物館 |
| Location | Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mikata Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 99 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.55906, 135.89728 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://varve-museum.pref.fukui.lg.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mikata Station, about 1.2 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 (福井県年縞博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Lake Suigetsu – Lake, about 3 km away
- Uwase Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Mount Sanjūsangen – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Kuniyoshi Castle – Castle, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.