Itsukushima Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Hiroshima Station)
Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 厳島神社 |
| Location | Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miyajimaguchi Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 192 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 295 km (straight line) |
| Established | 593 |
| Designations | World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 10,300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.29577, 132.32011 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.itsukushimajinja.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Miyajimaguchi Station, about 2.4 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 (厳島神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sannō Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Daigan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Momijidani Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Miyajima Public Aquarium – Park, less than 1 km away
- Daishō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.