Hoshinoko Yakata (Hyōgo): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Hoshinoko Yakata is a science museum in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 475 km from Tokyo Station and 81 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 星の子館 |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yobe Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 104 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.85272, 134.62864 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://ssl.himeji-hoshinoko.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yobe 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 (星の子館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Himeji City Science Museum – Science museum, less than 1 km away
- Himeji City Aquarium – Zoo, about 5 km away
- Tegarayama Exchange Station – Science museum, about 6 km away
- Himeji City Tegarayama Botanical Garden – Botanical garden, about 6 km away
- Himeji City Zoo – Zoo, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.