Northern Culture Museum: Day Trip from Sendai (159 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Northern Culture Museum is a museum in Sōmi, Niigata Prefecture, about 159 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北方文化博物館 |
| Location | Sōmi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyōgase Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 159 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 245 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 37.82962, 139.15215 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://hoppou-bunka.com/ |
| 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 Kyōgase Station, about 2.7 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 (北方文化博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Baigo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Horīde Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Akiha Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Kitayamaike Park – Park, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.