Yakuno Fossil and Folk Museum: Day Trip from Kyoto (85 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakuno Fossil and Folk Museum is a museum in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, about 85 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 | 夜久野町化石・郷土資料館 |
| Location | Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Yakuno Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 85 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 178 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1977 |
| Coordinates | 35.33833, 134.92975 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.fukuchiyama.lg.jp/soshiki/7/1163.html |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Yakuno 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 (夜久野町化石・郷土資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takurayama – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Daidō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Awaga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Masakatsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Akabuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.