Nagahama Railway Square (Shiga): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Nagahama Railway Square is a science museum in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, about 319 km from Tokyo Station and 103 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 長浜鉄道スクエア |
| Location | Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sakata Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Nagoya Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 63 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Railway Monument |
| Coordinates | 35.37688, 136.26580 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kitabiwako.jp/tetsudou/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sakata Station, about 0.2 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 (長浜鉄道スクエア) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sawayama Yuen – Amusement park, about 11 km away
- Kunimidake Snow Resort – Ski resort, about 18 km away
- Okuibuki Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 20 km away
- Fujiwaradake Museum of Natural History – Science museum, about 30 km away
- Man'yō-no-Mori Funaokayama – Botanical garden, about 32 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.