Shirase Antaractic Expedition Memorial Museum: Day Trip from Sendai (139 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shirase Antaractic Expedition Memorial Museum is a museum in Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, about 139 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白瀬南極探検隊記念館 |
| Location | Nikaho, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Konoura Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 399 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 439 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 39.26850, 139.92636 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://shirase-kinenkan.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Konoura Station, about 1.5 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 (白瀬南極探検隊記念館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Dewa Akaishi Fortified Manor House – Castle, about 2 km away
- Children's Ferrite and Science Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- TDK Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Kisakata – Lake, about 6 km away
- Kanman-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.