Akita Dog Visitor Center (Akita): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Akita Dog Visitor Center is a science museum in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, about 517 km from Tokyo Station and 764 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 秋田犬の里 |
| Location | Ōdate, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōdate Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 227 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 316 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 517 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Coordinates | 40.28674, 140.55613 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://akitainunosato.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōdate 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 (秋田犬の里) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suishōzan Ski Area – Ski resort, about 21 km away
- owani onsen – Ski resort, about 25 km away
- Hanawa Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 25 km away
- Hirosaki Castle Botanical Garden – Botanical garden, about 36 km away
- Tsugaru-han Neputa Village – Amusement park, about 37 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.