Kushiro City Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Kushiro City Museum is a museum in Kushiro, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 248 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 釧路市立博物館 |
| Location | Kushiro, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Kushiro Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 602 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 903 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 42.97463, 144.40358 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.kushiro.lg.jp/museum/ |
| 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 Higashi-Kushiro Station, about 2.4 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 (釧路市立博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Harutori – Lake, less than 1 km away
- Kushiro City Museum of Art – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO – Park, about 2 km away
- Kōbunkan – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.