Genkō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (72 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Genkō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shūnan-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 72 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 | 原江寺 |
| Location | Shūnan-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kushigahama Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 72 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 345 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.03100, 131.82992 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.genkouji.ecnet.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kushigahama 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (原江寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Toishi-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Taika – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Kodama Shrine (Shunan City) – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Shūnan City Museum of Art and History – Museum, about 4 km away
- Tokuyama Zoo – Park, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.