Gakuen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (117 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gakuen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, about 117 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 | 鰐淵寺 |
| Location | Izumo, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takahama Station – about 3.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 278 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.42325, 132.74939 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takahama Station, about 3.6 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 (鰐淵寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tobigasu Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Hamayama Park – Park, about 6 km away
- Enpuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo – Museum, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.