Museum of Life in the Shōwa Era: Location & Nearest Station (14 km from Tokyo Station)
Museum of Life in the Shōwa Era is a museum in Minami-Kugahara, Tokyo, about 14 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 | 昭和のくらし博物館 |
| Location | Minami-Kugahara, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimo-Maruko Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 14 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 258 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 317 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.57522, 139.68583 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.showanokurashi.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimo-Maruko Station, about 0.4 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 (昭和のくらし博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rokusho Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kanzō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Honkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Nitta Shrine (Ōta City) – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Tokumochi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.