Hashira Island: Day Trip from Hiroshima (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hashira Island is a island in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 柱島 |
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yū Station – about 18.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 190 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 293 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.02000, 132.41194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yū Station, about 18.5 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (柱島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hashima Island – Island, about 3 km away
- Kuroshima – Island, about 8 km away
- Nagisa Aquarium – Park, about 8 km away
- Mutsu Memorial Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Nasakejima – Island, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.