Iwakisan Kōgoishi: Day Trip from Hiroshima (61 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iwakisan Kōgoishi is a castle in Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 61 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石城山神籠石 |
| Location | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tabuse Station – about 3.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 61 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 156 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 327 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.98744, 132.04069 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tabuse Station, about 3.2 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 (石城山神籠石) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwaki Jinja – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Iwaki – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Ryoho-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Seigirei-sha – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Sugawara Shrine (Yanai) – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.