Kashima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kashima is a island in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 38 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 | 鹿島 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akiaga Station – about 20.7 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 202 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.05861, 132.53111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akiaga Station, about 20.7 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 (鹿島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kurahashi jima – Island, about 8 km away
- Nuwa Island – Island, about 9 km away
- Tsuwajijima – Island, about 9 km away
- Hashira Island – Island, about 12 km away
- Nakashima – Island, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.