Railway Museum: Location & Nearest Station (30 km from Tokyo Station)
Railway Museum is a museum in Ōnarichō, Saitama Prefecture, about 30 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 | 鉄道博物館 |
| Location | Ōnarichō, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.92056, 139.61833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.railway-museum.jp/ |
| 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 Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station, about 0.1 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 (鉄道博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shion-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saitama Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tago Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, about 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.