Tohoku University Museum: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Sendai Station)
Tohoku University Museum is a museum in Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, about 4 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Sendai.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 東北大学総合学術博物館 |
| Location | Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aobayama Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 302 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 492 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 38.25792, 140.83733 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.museum.tohoku.ac.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aobayama Station, about 0.4 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 (東北大学総合学術博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kameoka Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Aoba (Sendai) – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Benyland – Park, about 2 km away
- Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Miyagi Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.