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Nara City Museum of Art: Location & Nearest Station (28 km from Osaka Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Nara City Museum of Art is a museum in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 28 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

Nara City Museum of Art
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TypeMuseum
Name in Japanese奈良市美術館
LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Shin-Ōmiya Station – about 0.9 km
From Osaka Stationabout 28 km (straight line)
From Kyoto Stationabout 34 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 112 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.68517, 135.80217
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://ncmoa.art

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