Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum: Location & Nearest Station (27 km from Osaka Station)
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is a museum in Kumochi-chō, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 27 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 竹中大工道具館 |
| Location | Kumochi-chō, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | JR West Shin‐Kobe Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 27 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 162 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.70680, 135.19750 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.dougukan.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is JR West Shin‐Kobe Station, about 0.1 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 (竹中大工道具館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tokkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nunobiki Falls – Waterfall, less than 1 km away
- Italian House – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yamate 8-Bankan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Uroko House & Observation Gallery – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.