Biwa Falls: Day Trip from Hiroshima (138 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Biwa Falls is a waterfall in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, about 138 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 | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 琵琶の滝 |
| Location | Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōboke Station – about 6.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 178 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.87528, 133.83639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōboke Station, about 6.4 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 (琵琶の滝) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore – Museum, about 5 km away
- Iya Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Mount Nakatsu – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Mount Kunimi (Tokushima) – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Mount Kanpou – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.