Higasen Castle: Day Trip from Hiroshima (125 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Higasen Castle is a castle in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, about 125 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 檜ヶ山城 |
| Location | Izumo, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nunozaki Station – about 4.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 125 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.48525, 132.83536 |
| 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 Nunozaki Station, about 4.3 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 (檜ヶ山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tahou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Daikei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Ichibata-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Saka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius – Park, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.