Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Nagoya Station)
Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology is a museum in Shōwa-ku, Aichi Prefecture, about 8 km in a straight line from Nagoya Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Nagoya.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 南山大学人類学博物館 |
| Location | Shōwa-ku, Aichi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nagoya Daigaku Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 35.14989, 136.96262 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://rci.nanzan-u.ac.jp/museum/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nagoya Daigaku Station, about 0.6 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 (南山大学人類学博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nagoya University Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Higashiyama Tower – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Kōjaku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Josho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kuwayama Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.