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/ |
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 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.