Chūō Shinrin Park: Day Trip from Hiroshima (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Chūō Shinrin Park is a park in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 42 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 | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 広島県立中央森林公園 |
| Location | Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōchi Station – about 4.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.44333, 132.92778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.chuo-shinrin-koen.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōchi Station, about 4.5 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 (広島県立中央森林公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Seishin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Chikurin-ji Temple (Higashihiroshima) – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Yokomi temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Jakujō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Waka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.