Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum: Day Trip from Sapporo (82 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum is a museum in Nibutani, Hokkaido, about 82 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 萱野茂二風谷アイヌ資料館 |
| Location | Nibutani, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mukawa Station – about 20.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 82 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 498 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 800 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 42.63531, 142.16156 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kayano-museum.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mukawa Station, about 20.4 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 (萱野茂二風谷アイヌ資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Historical Museum of the Saru River – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yoshitsune Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mukawa Town Hobetsu Museum – Museum, about 15 km away
- Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 19 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.