Natural History Museum and Institute (Chiba): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Natural History Museum and Institute is a science museum in Aoba-chō, Chiba Prefecture, about 35 km from Tokyo Station and 434 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 千葉県立中央博物館 |
| Location | Aoba-chō, Chiba Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chibadera Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Coordinates | 35.59983, 140.13843 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www2.chiba-muse.or.jp/NATURAL/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chibadera Station, about 1.2 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 (千葉県立中央博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ecology Park, Natural History Museum and Institute – Botanical garden, less than 1 km away
- Chiba City Museum of Science – Science museum, about 2 km away
- Chiba Zoological Park – Zoo, about 5 km away
- Chiba City Floral Museum – Botanical garden, about 7 km away
- Keiyo Rolling Stock Center – Railway museum, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.