Kandani Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (133 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kandani Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture, about 133 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 | 神谷神社 |
| Location | Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamogawa Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 133 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 151 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| Established | 812 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.32486, 133.91649 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kandani.sakura.ne.jp/wp/ |
| 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 Kamogawa Station, about 2.3 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 (神谷神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kannon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Shiromine-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ōmi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Soja Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Sakaide City Salt Industry Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.