Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center: Location & Nearest Station (19 km from Tokyo Statio
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center is a museum in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, about 19 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 陸上自衛隊広報センター |
| Location | Asaka, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Wakōshi Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 19 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 35.78492, 139.59969 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.mod.go.jp/gsdf/eae/prcenter/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Wakōshi Station, about 1.3 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 (陸上自衛隊広報センター) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakō Forest Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ōizumi-Chūō Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Izumotaisha Saitama-bun'in – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ichijō-in – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.