National Institute of Polar Research: Day Trip from Tokyo (33 km) – Location & Nearest Station
National Institute of Polar Research is a museum in Tachikawa, Tokyo, about 33 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 国立極地研究所 |
| Location | Tachikawa, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takamatsu Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 33 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 312 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Coordinates | 35.71250, 139.40900 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nipr.ac.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 Takamatsu Station, about 0.4 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 (国立極地研究所) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tachikawa Life Safety Learning Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Emperor Shōwa Memorial Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Shōwa Memorial Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Azusami Tenjinsha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Shinchō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.