Joetsu City History Museum (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Joetsu City History Museum is a museum in Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 209 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 上越市立歴史博物館 |
| Location | Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takada Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 249 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.11169, 138.25519 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/site/museum/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takada Station, about 1.2 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 (上越市立歴史博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Joetsu Municipal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Takada Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Sakaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shinshūōtanihatakadabetsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.