Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Osaka Station)
Nara Prefectural Museum of Folklore is a museum in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, about 24 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 奈良県立民俗博物館 |
| Location | Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 118 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 34.65289, 135.75422 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.pref.nara.jp/1508.htm |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kintetsu-Kōriyama Station, about 2.5 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 (奈良県立民俗博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yata ni Imasu Kushitamahiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tomi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Tōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Yata-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Eikei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.