Hiruko Shrine: Day Trip from Osaka (131 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hiruko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Naka-chō, Tokushima Prefecture, about 131 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Osaka for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 蛭子神社 |
| Location | Naka-chō, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aratano Station – about 9.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 170 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.86003, 134.50211 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aratano Station, about 9.2 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 (蛭子神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Niu Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Mount Tairyūji – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Tairyū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Mount Ryuo – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Otonbo – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.