Itsukushima: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Hiroshima Station)
Itsukushima is a island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 厳島 |
| Location | Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Maezora Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 21 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 190 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 296 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty, Ramsar site, Special Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 4,200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.27556, 132.30778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.miyajima.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Maezora Station, about 3.3 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (厳島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Miyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Misen – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden – Park, about 2 km away
- Daishō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Miyajima Public Aquarium – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.