Fossil Museum of Ogano (Saitama): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Fossil Museum of Ogano is a science museum in Ogano, Saitama Prefecture, about 75 km from Tokyo Station and 353 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | おがの化石館 |
| Location | Ogano, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chichibu Station – about 4.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 298 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.01912, 139.04403 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.town.ogano.lg.jp/oganokasekikan/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chichibu Station, about 4.4 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 (おがの化石館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chichibu Railway Park – Science museum, about 9 km away
- Saitama Museum of Natural History – Science museum, about 10 km away
- Kanna Dinosaur Center – Science museum, about 22 km away
- Gunma Safari Park – Zoo, about 27 km away
- Medicinal Plant Garden of Josai University – Botanical garden, about 29 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.