Kanaz Forest of Creation: Day Trip from Nagoya (130 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kanaz Forest of Creation is a museum in Awara, Fukui Prefecture, about 130 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Nagoya for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 金津創作の森 |
| Location | Awara, Fukui Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hosorogi Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.23067, 136.26122 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://sosaku.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hosorogi 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 (金津創作の森) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Ryūtaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Lake Kitagata – Lake, about 5 km away
- Awara Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Yoshizaki-go-bō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.