Hoborojima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hoborojima is a island in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 35 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | ホボロ島 |
| Location | Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akitsu Station – about 3.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.29369, 132.84078 |
| 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 Akitsu Station, about 3.5 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 (ホボロ島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōshiba Island – Island, about 4 km away
- Nagashima – Island, about 4 km away
- Chigirishima – Island, about 6 km away
- Kashiwajima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Ikunoshima – Island, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.