Hirosaki City Museum (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Hirosaki City Museum is a museum in Shimoshirogane-chō, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 263 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 弘前市立博物館 |
| Location | Shimoshirogane-chō, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chūō-Hirosaki Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 263 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 551 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Coordinates | 40.60533, 140.46256 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/hakubutsukan/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chūō-Hirosaki Station, about 1.1 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 (弘前市立博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Fujita Memorial Japanese Garden – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Hirosaki Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Hirosaki Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hirosaki City Local Literature Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hirosaki-tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.