Sendai Space Museum (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Sendai Space Museum is a museum in Nagatoshi-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 196 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 薩摩川内市せんだい宇宙館 |
| Location | Nagatoshi-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sendai Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 348 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 576 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 31.82401, 130.33982 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://sendaiuchukan.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sendai Station, about 2.8 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 (薩摩川内市せんだい宇宙館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sendai Magokoro Museum of Literature – Museum, about 3 km away
- Fukushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Taihei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Satsuma Kokubun-ji Remains – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Nitta Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.