Old House of the Bando Family (Minuma Kurashikku-Kan): Location & Nearest Station (26 km from Tokyo Station)
Old House of the Bando Family (Minuma Kurashikku-Kan) is a museum in Katayanagi, Saitama Prefecture, about 26 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 旧坂東家住宅見沼くらしっく館 |
| Location | Katayanagi, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Urawa Misono Station – about 3.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 26 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.90619, 139.69078 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.saitama.jp/004/005/004/005/004/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Urawa Misono Station, about 3.6 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 (旧坂東家住宅見沼くらしっく館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Minuma Nature Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Sagiyama Memorial Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Bannen-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hikawasha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hachiman‑sha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.