The Kids' Science Museum of Photons: Day Trip from Kyoto (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
The Kids' Science Museum of Photons is a museum in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, about 31 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Kyoto for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | きっづ光科学館ふぉとん |
| Location | Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Narayama Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 108 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Coordinates | 34.71378, 135.83578 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://wwwapr.kansai.jaea.go.jp/kids-photon/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Narayama 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 (きっづ光科学館ふぉとん) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Naratsuhiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Saifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Hannya-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kamio-dera – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Saho – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.