Nippon Gwan (Ōita): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Nippon Gwan is a science museum in Mameda-machi, Ōita Prefecture, about 850 km from Tokyo Station and 447 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 日本丸館 |
| Location | Mameda-machi, Ōita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hita Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 185 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 447 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 33.32746, 130.93743 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.iwaoyakuho.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hita Station, about 1.1 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 (日本丸館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kurume-shi Azalea Center – Botanical garden, about 30 km away
- Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum – Science museum, about 31 km away
- Tagawa City Coal Mining Historical Museum – Science museum, about 37 km away
- Fukuoka Science Museum – Science museum, about 38 km away
- Kurume City Bird Center – Zoo, about 38 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.