Iwaya-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (94 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iwaya-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kumakogen, Ehime Prefecture, about 94 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 | 岩屋寺 |
| Location | Kumakogen, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minara Station – about 17.9 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 94 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 237 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| Established | 815 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 33.65867, 132.98072 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://shikoku88-iwayaji.com/ |
| 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 Minara Station, about 17.9 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 (岩屋寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daihō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Kuma Museum of Art – Museum, about 7 km away
- Mount Ishizumi – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Mount Saragamine – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Mount Nakatsumyōjin – Mountain, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.