National Hansen's Disease Museum: Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Tokyo Station)
National Hansen's Disease Museum is a museum in Aobachō, Tokyo, about 26 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 国立ハンセン病資料館 |
| Location | Aobachō, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akitsu Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 246 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.76619, 139.49811 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nhdm.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akitsu Station, about 1.3 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 (国立ハンセン病資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akitsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Medicinal Plant Garden, Meiji Pharmaceutical University – Park, about 2 km away
- Maesawa Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Beishin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Shinmei-sha – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.