Railway Museum (Saitama): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Railway Museum is a science museum in Ōnarichō, Saitama Prefecture, about 30 km from Tokyo Station and 398 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鉄道博物館 |
| Location | Ōnarichō, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.92056, 139.61833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.railway-museum.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tetsudō-Hakubutsukan Station, about 0.1 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 (鉄道博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōmiya Park Zoo – Zoo, about 1 km away
- Saitama Municipal Youth Astronomical Museum – Science museum, about 7 km away
- Ōsaki Park – Zoo, about 10 km away
- Shirakobato Aquatic Park – Amusement park, about 12 km away
- Kawaguchi Green Center – Botanical garden, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.