Nibetsu Forest Museum (Akita): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Nibetsu Forest Museum is a science museum in Nibetsu, Akita Prefecture, about 460 km from Tokyo Station and 707 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 仁別森林博物館 |
| Location | Nibetsu, Akita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izumi-Sotoasahikawa Station – about 14.7 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 180 km (straight line) |
| From Sapporo Station | about 374 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 460 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 39.80321, 140.26267 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.rinya.maff.go.jp/tohoku/introduction/gaiyou_kyoku/nibetu/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izumi-Sotoasahikawa Station, about 14.7 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 (仁別森林博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taiheizan Ski Resort Opas – Ski resort, about 4 km away
- Tegatayama Ski Area – Ski resort, about 13 km away
- Mineral Industry Museum, Akita University – Science museum, about 14 km away
- Kyōwa Ski Area – Ski resort, about 18 km away
- Akita City Ōmoriyama Zoo – Zoo, about 22 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.