Nagaoka Municipal Science Museum (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Nagaoka Municipal Science Museum is a museum in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 201 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長岡市立科学博物館 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minami-Nagaoka Freight Terminal – about 0.9 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 201 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 212 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 307 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 37.43639, 138.83889 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.museum.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Minami-Nagaoka Freight Terminal, about 0.9 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 (長岡市立科学博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hachiman Shrine (Nagaoka) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Senzō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hiragata Shrine, Nagaoka – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hōzō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Honmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.