Municipal Museum of Archaeology in Ichikawa: Location & Nearest Station (16 km from Tokyo Station)
Municipal Museum of Archaeology in Ichikawa is a museum in Horinouchi, Chiba Prefecture, about 16 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 市立市川考古博物館 |
| Location | Horinouchi, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kita-Kokubun Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 16 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 35.75909, 139.91198 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.ichikawa.lg.jp/edu14/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kita-Kokubun Station, about 0.5 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 (市立市川考古博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hongen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Yagiri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Zyouan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Sairen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sōnei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.