Abu: Day Trip from Hiroshima (81 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Abu is a mountain in Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 81 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Hiroshima for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 阿武火山群 |
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Utagō Station – about 9.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 81 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 148 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 357 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 641 m |
| Coordinates | 34.50000, 131.60000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Utagō Station, about 9.3 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (阿武火山群) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanetoshi Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Washibara Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 15 km away
- Tsuwano Castle – Castle, about 16 km away
- Yōmei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 16 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 16 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.