Akō Marine Science Museum (Hyōgo): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Akō Marine Science Museum is a science museum in Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 499 km from Tokyo Station and 100 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤穂市立海洋科学館 |
| Location | Akō-shi, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Banshū-Akō Station – about 2.6 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 127 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 180 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 34.73394, 134.39822 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.ako-kaiyo.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Banshū-Akō Station, about 2.6 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 (赤穂市立海洋科学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tatsuno Municipal Murotsu Museum of Sea Port – Science museum, about 10 km away
- Himeji City Science Museum – Science museum, about 25 km away
- Hoshinoko Yakata – Science museum, about 25 km away
- Ushimado Olive Garden – Botanical garden, about 25 km away
- Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden – Botanical garden, about 27 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.