Niigata Prefectural Museum of History (Niigata): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Niigata Prefectural Museum of History is a museum in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 207 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新潟県立歴史博物館 |
| Location | Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Raikōji Station – about 4.8 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 304 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 37.43833, 138.76778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://nbz.or.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 Raikōji Station, about 4.8 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 (新潟県立歴史博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Umataka Jōmon Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Echigo Hillside Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Momijien – Garden, about 5 km away
- Saishō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Hotokusan Inari Taisha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.