Bisei Astronomical Observatory: Day Trip from Hiroshima (103 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Bisei Astronomical Observatory is a museum in Ibara, Okayama Prefecture, about 103 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 美星天文台 |
| Location | Ibara, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yakage Station – about 6.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 103 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 178 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 205 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Coordinates | 34.67200, 133.54536 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yakage Station, about 6.3 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 (美星天文台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daitsū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Kosuge Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
- Yakage Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Takakoshi Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
- Hōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.