Bitchū Kokubun-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (123 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Bitchū Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture, about 123 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 備中国分寺 |
| Location | Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hattori Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 123 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 157 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.66641, 133.78216 |
| 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 Hattori Station, about 2.8 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (備中国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takanosu Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Sōja City Machikado Local Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Soja – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Fukuyama Castle (Sōja) – Castle, about 3 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.