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Joetsu City History Museum (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

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.

Joetsu City History Museum
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TypeMuseum
Name in Japanese上越市立歴史博物館
LocationJōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Takada Station – about 1.2 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 209 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 249 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 264 km (straight line)
Coordinates37.11169, 138.25519
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/site/museum/

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