Lake Shinji: Day Trip from Hiroshima (125 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Shinji is a lake in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, about 125 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 | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宍道湖 |
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Aikamachi Station – about 3.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 125 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 245 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.45000, 132.96667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Aikamachi Station, about 3.2 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 (宍道湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsue Vogel Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Izumo Magatama no Sato Traditional Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Matsue English Garden – Garden, about 5 km away
- Tamatsukuri Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Izumo Tamatsukuri Historical Park – Park, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.