Nara National Museum: Day Trip from Osaka (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nara National Museum is a museum in Nara, Nara Prefecture, about 31 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 奈良国立博物館 |
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu Nara Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1889 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.68370, 135.83640 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.narahaku.go.jp |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu Nara Station, about 0.8 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 (奈良国立博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himuro Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yoshiki-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Isui-en – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Neiraku Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Hyōshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.