Iwate Prefectural Museum (Iwate): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Iwate Prefectural Museum is a museum in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 168 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩手県立博物館 |
| Location | Morioka, Iwate Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kuriyagawa Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 168 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 369 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 469 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.75544, 141.15386 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www2.pref.iwate.jp/~hp0910/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kuriyagawa Station, about 2.4 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 (岩手県立博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwate Morioka Stadium – Park, about 3 km away
- Sakakiyama-Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Shōju-ji – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Ubato Palisade – Castle, about 5 km away
- Kuriyagawa Palisade – Castle, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.