Nima Sand Museum: Day Trip from Hiroshima (83 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nima Sand Museum is a museum in Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture, about 83 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Hiroshima for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 仁摩サンドミュージアム |
| Location | Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nima Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 83 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 286 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.14639, 132.40472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.sandmuseum.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nima Station, about 0.5 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 (仁摩サンドミュージアム) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwami Silver Mine Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
- Sahimeyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center – Museum, about 6 km away
- Yunotsu Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Shizuma Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.