Yamanashi Science Museum (Yamanashi): Science museum for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, about 107 km from Tokyo Station and 300 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Science museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 山梨県立科学館 |
| Location | Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kanente Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 107 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 164 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Coordinates | 35.66944, 138.58028 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kagakukan.pref.yamanashi.jp/guide/index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kanente Station, about 0.8 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 (山梨県立科学館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kofu city Yuki park zoo – Zoo, about 2 km away
- Dr. Sugiura Memorial Museum – Science museum, about 5 km away
- Manriki Park – Botanical garden, about 9 km away
- Heidi's Village – Amusement park, about 16 km away
- Fujiten Snow Resort – Ski resort, about 27 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.