Bizen-no-Kuni Sōjagū: Day Trip from Hiroshima (140 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Bizen-no-Kuni Sōjagū is a Shinto shrine in Bizen Province, Okayama Prefecture, about 140 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 備前国総社宮 |
| Location | Bizen Province, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bizen-Hara Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 140 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 168 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.70055, 133.95460 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.soujagu.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Bizen-Hara Station, about 1.0 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (備前国総社宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hōkai-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hatahaiji Ruins – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Handayama Botanical Garden – Park, about 2 km away
- Ōga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Dairin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.