Hirata Castle: Day Trip from Hiroshima (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hirata Castle is a castle in Shimane Prefecture, about 120 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 | 平田城 |
| Location | Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Unshū Hirata Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 272 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.44067, 132.81947 |
| 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 Unshū Hirata Station, about 1.0 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 (平田城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daikei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Tahou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius – Park, about 4 km away
- Higasen Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Tobigasu Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.