Hōgon-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (67 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōgon-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, about 67 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宝厳寺 |
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Dogo Onsen Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 67 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| Established | 665 |
| Coordinates | 33.85172, 132.78975 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Dogo Onsen Station, about 0.5 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 (宝厳寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Isaniwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Kanmuri – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Dōgo Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- The Shiki Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.