Chikurin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (64 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chikurin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, about 64 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 | Imabari, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iyo-Tomita Station – about 3.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 64 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 242 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 242 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.01192, 132.99472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iyo-Tomita Station, about 3.0 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (竹林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taki Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Senyū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mangan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Eifuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Iwashimizu-Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.