Ikan Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (68 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ikan Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, about 68 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 | 伊甘神社 |
| Location | Hamada, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimokō Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 310 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.92983, 132.11046 |
| 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 Shimokō Station, about 0.3 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 (伊甘神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Myochi-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Ryusen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Izumo-taisha Iwami Branch Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ame-no-Toyotarashikara-hime-no-mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Hamada Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.