Kyoto University Museum: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Kyoto Station)
Kyoto University Museum is a museum in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, about 5 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 京都大学総合博物館 |
| Location | Sakyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Demachiyanagi Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 35.02726, 135.77929 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.museum.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Demachiyanagi Station, about 0.7 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 (京都大学総合博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Yoshida Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jōrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Yoshida – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Kamo River Delta – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.