Akana Castle: Day Trip from Hiroshima (70 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akana Castle is a castle in Iinan, Shimane Prefecture, about 70 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤穴城 |
| Location | Iinan, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Miyoshi Station – about 24.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 70 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 263 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.99444, 132.72167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Miyoshi Station, about 24.4 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 (赤穴城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Josei Falls – Waterfall, about 15 km away
- Mount Oyorogi – Mountain, about 16 km away
- Sanbe Onsen – Hot spring, about 16 km away
- Mount Sanbe – Mountain, about 18 km away
- Mount Mesanbe – Mountain, about 18 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.