Joetsu Science Museum (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Joetsu Science Museum is a museum in Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 213 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 上越科学館 |
| Location | Jōetsu-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasugayama Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 213 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Coordinates | 37.15389, 138.25222 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://jscience.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kasugayama Station, about 1.7 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 (上越科学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Uesugi Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Fuchu Hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hongan-ji Kokufu Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hama Zenkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.