Houraijisan Museum of Natural History: Day Trip from Nagoya (67 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Houraijisan Museum of Natural History is a museum in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, about 67 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 | 鳳来寺山自然科学博物館 |
| Location | Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yuya-Onsen Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 166 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 192 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.97219, 137.57875 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.shinshiro.lg.jp/mokuteki/shisetu/shiryokan/houraijisan/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yuya-Onsen Station, about 3.1 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 (鳳来寺山自然科学博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōrai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hōraisan Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Horaiji – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Taki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Iō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.