Natural History Museum and Institute: Day Trip from Tokyo (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Natural History Museum and Institute is a museum in Aoba-chō, Chiba Prefecture, about 35 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 | 千葉県立中央博物館 |
| Location | Aoba-chō, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chibadera Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 35.59983, 140.13843 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www2.chiba-muse.or.jp/NATURAL/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chibadera Station, about 1.2 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 (千葉県立中央博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aobanomori Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Amida-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chiba-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Inohana Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Tōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.