Herashima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (41 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Herashima is a island in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 41 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 | 平羅島 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kazahaya Station – about 13.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 234 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 249 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.19333, 132.85167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kazahaya Station, about 13.3 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 (平羅島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nakanoshima – Island, less than 1 km away
- Okamura Island – Island, about 3 km away
- Ōsakishimojima – Island, about 3 km away
- Mikadoshima – Island, about 4 km away
- Kōge Island – Island, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.