Kikko Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (37 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kikko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 37 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 | 吉香神社 |
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawanishi Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 37 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 175 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 310 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.17203, 132.17667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawanishi 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (吉香神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iwakuni Chōkokan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kashiwabara Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kikkawa Historical Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kikkō Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Mantoku-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.