Hōfu Tenmangū: Day Trip from Hiroshima (91 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōfu Tenmangū is a Shinto shrine in Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 91 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 防府天満宮 |
| Location | Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōfu Station – about 1.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 367 km (straight line) |
| Established | 904 |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.06328, 131.57406 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hofutenmangu.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hōfu Station, about 1.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (防府天満宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Suō Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Saba Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mōri Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Dairaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Hōfu Science Museum "Solar" – Museum, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.