Kabutojima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (34 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kabutojima is a island in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 34 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 甲島 |
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iwakuni Station – about 10.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 34 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 185 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 299 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.12111, 132.31575 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iwakuni Station, about 10.0 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 (甲島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Atatajima Lighthouse Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
- Atadajima – Island, about 8 km away
- Inokojima – Island, about 9 km away
- Ōkurokamishima – Island, about 9 km away
- Utsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.