Iwakuni Chōkokan: Day Trip from Hiroshima (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iwakuni Chōkokan is a museum in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 37 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩国徴古館 |
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawanishi Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 175 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 310 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.17094, 132.17720 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.iwakuni.lg.jp/site/chokokan/ |
| 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 Kawanishi Station, about 1.6 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 (岩国徴古館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kikkawa Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kikko Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kikkō Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Kashiwabara Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mantoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.