Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence: Day Trip from Hiroshima (131 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence is a museum in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, about 131 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 小泉八雲旧居 |
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 131 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 239 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 35.47928, 133.04943 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.matsue-castle.jp/kyukyo/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen Station, about 1.4 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 (小泉八雲旧居) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Tanabe Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Buke Yashiki – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Matsue Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tōkaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.