Historical Museum of the Saru River: Day Trip from Sapporo (81 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Historical Museum of the Saru River is a museum in Nibutani, Hokkaido, about 81 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 沙流川歴史館 |
| Location | Nibutani, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mukawa Station – about 20.1 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 498 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 800 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 42.63736, 142.15589 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.town.biratori.hokkaido.jp/kankou/bunka/bunka9/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mukawa Station, about 20.1 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 (沙流川歴史館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yoshitsune Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mukawa Town Hobetsu Museum – Museum, about 14 km away
- Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 19 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.