Akashi Municipal Planetarium (Hyōgo): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Akashi Municipal Planetarium is a science museum in Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 448 km from Tokyo Station and 46 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 明石市立天文科学館 |
| Location | Akashi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hitomarumae Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 46 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 79 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 181 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 34.64939, 135.00148 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.am12.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hitomarumae Station, about 0.2 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 (明石市立天文科学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center – Science museum, about 3 km away
- Nijigen no Mori – Amusement park, about 8 km away
- Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park – Amusement park, about 8 km away
- Awaji Greenhouse – Botanical garden, about 10 km away
- Kobecity Agricultural Park – Amusement park, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.