Karube Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (119 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Karube Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture, about 119 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 | 軽部神社 |
| Location | Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiyone Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 161 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 189 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.63808, 133.73564 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kiyone Station, about 0.6 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 (軽部神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ushitora Onzaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Bitchu Minamiyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- An'yo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Fukuyama Castle (Sōja) – Castle, about 2 km away
- Aoe Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.