Kōjō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (57 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōjō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 57 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 | 向上寺 |
| Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akisaizaki Station – about 5.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 57 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 225 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1403 |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.30656, 133.08683 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.genets.co.jp/u1/KOJOJI/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akisaizaki Station, about 5.6 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 (向上寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kōsan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Chōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kōneshima – Island, about 2 km away
- Ikuchijima – Island, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.