Hōsen-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (83 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōsen-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 83 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 | 法宣寺 |
| Location | Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tomo Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 83 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 197 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 228 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1358 |
| Coordinates | 34.38508, 133.37950 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tomo Station, about 0.9 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 (法宣寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nunakuma Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Myōen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tomonoura Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Irohamaru Tenjikan – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.