Otsu City Museum of History: Location & Nearest Station (9 km from Kyoto Station)
Otsu City Museum of History is a museum in Otsu, about 9 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大津市歴史博物館 |
| Location | Otsu |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōtsu-shiyakusho-mae Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 9 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 95 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.01545, 135.85284 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rekihaku.otsu.shiga.jp |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōtsu-shiyakusho-mae Station, about 0.4 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 (大津市歴史博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enman-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ōtsu-e Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mii-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Suikan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Bimyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.