Dainen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (111 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Dainen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, about 111 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 | 大念寺 |
| Location | Izumo, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izumo Science Center-Park Town-Mae Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 275 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1452 |
| Coordinates | 35.36324, 132.76494 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izumo Science Center-Park Town-Mae Station, about 0.1 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 (大念寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Izumo Science Center – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Rensho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Myouden-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mankusen Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.