Kasei-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (135 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kasei-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture, about 135 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 化生寺 |
| Location | Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 135 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 170 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 188 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1392 |
| Coordinates | 35.08453, 133.69308 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chūgoku-Katsuyama 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 (化生寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hishio – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Katsuyama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Kanba Falls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Kōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Kiyama-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.