Iwami Silver Mine Museum (Shimane): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Iwami Silver Mine Museum is a science museum in Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture, about 666 km from Tokyo Station and 282 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石見銀山資料館 |
| Location | Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nima Station – about 5.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Coordinates | 35.12206, 132.44783 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://igmuseum.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nima Station, about 5.1 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 (石見銀山資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center – Science museum, about 2 km away
- Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe – Science museum, about 16 km away
- Hanzake Nature Museum of Mizuho – Science museum, about 31 km away
- Shimane Aquarium Aquas – Zoo, about 33 km away
- Mizuho Highland – Ski resort, about 36 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.