Skip to content
Easy day trips from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Home › Day Trip Finder › In and around Hiroshima: Hiroshima

Aki Kokubun-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (25 km from Hiroshima Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Aki Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 25 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.

Aki Kokubun-ji Temple
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeBuddhist temple
Name in Japanese安芸国分寺
LocationHigashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Saijō Station – about 0.6 km
From Hiroshima Stationabout 25 km (straight line)
From Hakata Stationabout 234 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 253 km (straight line)
DesignationsHistoric Site of Japan
Coordinates34.43424, 132.74875
MapOpen in Google Maps
Official websitehttps://www.aki-kokubunji.com/
Background readingWikipedia (English)

We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.

Read the Japan Town plan →

Planning your visit

Nearby places

Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.

More places: In and around Hiroshima: Hiroshima

Itsukushima Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)
Itsukushima: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Castle: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)

Read next

How to Get to Shibuya Crossing: Trains, Exits, and Tips
When to Visit Kumano Kodo: Best Seasons and Weather
Best Time to Visit Yokohama: Seasonal Guide & Tips
Best Month to Visit Kawaguchiko for Mount Fuji Views

We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.

Read the Japan Town →