Kenshō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (65 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kenshō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 65 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 | 見性寺 |
| Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Onomichi Station – about 7.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 65 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 216 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 247 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1525 |
| Coordinates | 34.34208, 133.17608 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Onomichi Station, about 7.2 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 (見性寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Honinbo Shusaku Game of Go Memorial – Museum, about 2 km away
- Chōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Ōhamasaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 2 km away
- Innoshima Suigun Castle – Museum, about 2 km away
- Konren-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.