Himeyuri Peace Museum (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Himeyuri Peace Museum is a museum in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 874 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | ひめゆり平和祈念資料館 |
| Location | Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akamine Station – about 11.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 874 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1031 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1214 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.09635, 127.69033 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.himeyuri.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akamine Station, about 11.2 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 (ひめゆり平和祈念資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okinawa Peace Memorial Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall – Museum, about 3 km away
- Ējina Island – Island, about 3 km away
- Mount Yoza – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Okinoshima – Island, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.