Hill Overlooking History: Location & Nearest Station (20 km from Hiroshima Station)
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.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 歴史の見える丘 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kure Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 20 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 274 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.23261, 132.56086 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kure Station, about 1.4 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 (歴史の見える丘) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kure Municipal Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Irifuneyama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Irifuneyama Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Yamato Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kushiyama Park – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.