Kibitsu Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (75 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kibitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 75 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 吉備津神社 |
| Location | Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shin-ichi Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 75 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 204 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 232 km (straight line) |
| Established | 806 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.56922, 133.27103 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://bingokibitujinja.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shin-ichi Station, about 1.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (吉備津神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Susanoo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ōtaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Den-Yoshidadera – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Fuchū City History and Folklore Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Keishō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.