Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Tokyo Station)
Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore is a museum in Takahanachō, Saitama Prefecture, about 29 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 | 埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館 |
| Location | Takahanachō, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Omiya-koen Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.92111, 139.63000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://saitama-rekimin.spec.ed.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Omiya-koen Station, about 0.3 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 (埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōmiya Park Zoo – Park, less than 1 km away
- Ōmiya Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Saitama Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.