Hirayu Folk Museum: Day Trip from Nagoya (129 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hirayu Folk Museum is a museum in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, about 129 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 平湯民俗館 |
| Location | Takayama, Gifu Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-Shimashima Station – about 24.0 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 129 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 211 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.19190, 137.55431 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.okuhida.or.jp/?s=%E5%B9%B3%E6%B9%AF%E6%B0%91%E4%BF%97%E9%A4%A8 |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-Shimashima Station, about 24.0 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 (平湯民俗館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirayu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hirayu Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Hirayu Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Mount Akandana – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Okuhida Bear Park – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.