National Museum of Japanese History: Day Trip from Tokyo (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
National Museum of Japanese History is a museum in Jōnaichō, Chiba Prefecture, about 41 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 | 国立歴史民俗博物館 |
| Location | Jōnaichō, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Keisei-Sakura Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 288 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.72450, 140.21908 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Keisei-Sakura Station, about 1.0 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 (国立歴史民俗博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakura Castle Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Sakura Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kairin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Makata Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Sakura City Museum of Art – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.