Space Museum (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Space Museum is a museum in Minamitane, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 361 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宇宙科学技術館 |
| Location | Minamitane, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 361 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 469 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 642 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 30.37483, 130.95750 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://fanfun.jaxa.jp/visit/tanegashima/facility.html#visit_facility |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- 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 (宇宙科学技術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tanegashima Division, Research Center for Medicinal Plant Resources – Park, about 19 km away
- Tanegashima – Island, about 22 km away
- Yaku Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 37 km away
- Senpiro Falls – Waterfall, about 38 km away
- Mount Motchomu – Mountain, about 40 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.