Ki Castle: Day Trip from Hiroshima (124 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ki Castle is a castle in Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture, about 124 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鬼ノ城 |
| Location | Sōja-shi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hattori Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 158 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.72769, 133.76778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.soja.okayama.jp/kanko_project/kanko/kannkou_bunnka/kankouti/kinojyo/kinojo.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hattori Station, about 4.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (鬼ノ城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Omizu-en – Garden, about 3 km away
- Ashimori-hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Iyama Hōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Shinmei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Ryusenji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.