National Museum of Ethnology: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Osaka Station)
National Museum of Ethnology is a museum in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, about 13 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 | 国立民族学博物館 |
| Location | Suita, Osaka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Handai-byōin-mae Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 13 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 28 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 129 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.81286, 135.52968 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.minpaku.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 Handai-byōin-mae Station, about 0.6 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 (国立民族学博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rose Garden – Park, less than 1 km away
- Japanese Garden (Expo'70 Commemorative Park) – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Natural and Cultural Gardens – Park, less than 1 km away
- Japan Folk Crafts Museum, Osaka – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Expo '70 Commemorative Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.