Ishite-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (68 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ishite-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Ishite, Ehime 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石手寺 |
| Location | Ishite, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Dogo Onsen Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| Established | 729 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.84786, 132.79647 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://nehan.net/ |
| 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 1.1 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 (石手寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gian-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ishitegawa Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hōgon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Isaniwa Shrine – Shinto shrine, 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.