Kōrin-bō Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōrin-bō Temple is a Buddhist temple in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 42 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 | 高林坊 |
| Location | Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōtachi Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1496 |
| Coordinates | 34.68931, 132.76622 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōtachi Station, about 0.7 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 (高林坊) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Goryu Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Wakunaga Garden – Garden, about 4 km away
- Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Suga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Miyazaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.