Gōshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (124 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Gōshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture, about 124 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 | 郷照寺 |
| Location | Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Utazu Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 159 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 192 km (straight line) |
| Established | 725 |
| Coordinates | 34.30669, 133.82458 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://yakuyoke.org/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Utazu Station, about 1.0 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (郷照寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ubushina Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Aonoyama – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Shotsu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Mount Shotsuji – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.