Gunma Museum of Natural History (Gunma): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Gunma Museum of Natural History is a science museum in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, about 104 km from Tokyo Station and 351 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 群馬県立自然史博物館 |
| Location | Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Jōshū-Nanokaichi Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 36.26953, 138.86713 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.gmnh.pref.gunma.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Jōshū-Nanokaichi Station, about 1.4 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 (群馬県立自然史博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gunma Safari Park – Zoo, about 5 km away
- Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park – Science museum, about 14 km away
- Takasaki Depot – Railway museum, about 14 km away
- Kanna Dinosaur Center – Science museum, about 20 km away
- Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 21 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.