Hiwa Museum of Natural History: Day Trip from Hiroshima (80 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hiwa Museum of Natural History is a museum in Shōbara-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 80 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 庄原市立比和自然科学博物館 |
| Location | Shōbara-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hibayama Station – about 12.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 80 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 231 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 253 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.98319, 132.98625 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.shobara.hiroshima.jp/main/education/shisetsu/cat01/01/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hibayama Station, about 12.6 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (庄原市立比和自然科学博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Dolphin Valley – Ski resort, about 9 km away
- Mount Azuma – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Mount Hiba – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Mount Hiba (Hiroshima) – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Rensho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.