Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius (Shimane): Zoo for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius is a zoo in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, about 625 km from Tokyo Station and 253 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宍道湖自然館ゴビウス |
| Location | Izumo, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Koyukan Shineki Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 268 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.44722, 132.86444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.gobius.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Koyukan Shineki Station, about 0.6 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 (宍道湖自然館ゴビウス) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsue Vogel Park – Zoo, about 8 km away
- Izumo Science Center – Science museum, about 13 km away
- Inasa Beach – Beach, about 18 km away
- Okuizumo Tane Museum of Natural History – Science museum, about 26 km away
- Shimane Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe – Science museum, about 40 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.