Chikurin-ji Temple (Higashihiroshima): Day Trip from Hiroshima (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chikurin-ji Temple (Higashihiroshima) is a Buddhist temple in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 37 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 | 竹林寺 |
| Location | Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōchi Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 241 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 246 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.45931, 132.87478 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōchi Station, about 1.8 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 (竹林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aki Hakusan Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Chūō Shinrin Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Kashirazaki Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Seishin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Misonou Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.