Snow Country Folklore Museum (Akita): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sendai
Snow Country Folklore Museum is a museum in Akita, Akita Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sendai, about 174 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | ノースアジア大学雪国民俗館 |
| Location | Akita, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akita Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 174 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 386 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 450 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 39.71547, 140.15644 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nau.ac.jp/yukiguni/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akita Station, about 2.3 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 (ノースアジア大学雪国民俗館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taiheizan-Miyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Hitotsumori Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Mount Fuji – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mineral Industry Museum, Akita University – Museum, about 2 km away
- Akita Senshū Museum of Art – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.