Saitama Museum of Literature: Day Trip from Tokyo (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saitama Museum of Literature is a museum in Wakamiya, Saitama Prefecture, about 40 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | さいたま文学館 |
| Location | Wakamiya, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Okegawa Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 278 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.99619, 139.56064 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.saitama-bungaku.jp |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Okegawa 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 (さいたま文学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōnen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Suwaraiden Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ryūzan-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.