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Hill Overlooking History: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Hiroshima Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Hill Overlooking History is a park in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 20 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.

TypePark
Name in Japanese歴史の見える丘
LocationKure, Hiroshima Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Kure Station – about 1.4 km
From Hiroshima Stationabout 20 km (straight line)
From Hakata Stationabout 210 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 274 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.23261, 132.56086
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