Kashima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (54 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kashima is a island in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, about 54 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 | 北条鹿島 |
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Iyo-Hōjō Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.97389, 132.76389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Iyo-Hōjō Station, about 1.1 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 (北条鹿島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yōgo-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kamadaishi-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kunitsuhiko-no-Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kushitama-hime-no-Mikoto Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.