Kannon-in Temple: Location & Nearest Station (3 km from Hiroshima Station)
Kannon-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nishi-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 3 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 観音院 |
| Location | Nishi-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Hiroshima Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 3 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1601 |
| Coordinates | 34.39136, 132.44072 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kannon-in.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Hiroshima Station, about 1.4 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 (観音院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hongaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound – Tower, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.