Watarase Nature Center (Gunma): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Watarase Nature Center is a science museum in Itakura, Gunma Prefecture, about 61 km from Tokyo Station and 412 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.
| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | わたらせ自然館 |
| Location | Itakura, Gunma Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Itakura Tōyōdai-mae Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 61 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 276 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.22300, 139.65058 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.town.itakura.gunma.jp/d000090/d000120/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Itakura Tōyōdai-mae Station, about 0.2 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 (わたらせ自然館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saitama Aquarium – Zoo, about 7 km away
- Mukai Chiai Children's Science Museum – Science museum, about 10 km away
- Tochigi Flower Center – Botanical garden, about 10 km away
- Mikamo Man'yō Garden – Botanical garden, about 10 km away
- Wakui Museum – Science museum, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.