Himeji City Science Museum: Day Trip from Osaka (81 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Himeji City Science Museum is a museum in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 81 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 | 姫路科学館 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yobe Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Coordinates | 34.85175, 134.62683 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.himeji.lg.jp/atom/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yobe Station, about 1.5 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 (姫路科学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hoshinoko Yakata – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Sakurayama Chosuichi – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Junkai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Sakamoto Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Nyoirin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.