Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Museum: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Kyoto Station)
Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Museum is a museum in Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, about 3 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 | 島津創業記念資料館 |
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 43 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.01289, 135.77024 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shimadzu.co.jp/memorial-museum/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 0.2 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 (島津創業記念資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takasegawa Nijōen – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Guangcheng Institute – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chomyo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Honnō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hakusan Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.