Iya Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (130 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, about 130 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 揖夜神社 |
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iya Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 130 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 228 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 242 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.43053, 133.15409 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iya Station, about 0.5 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 (揖夜神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Adakaya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Hirahama-hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Izumo Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Rokusho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Manai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.