Mount Higashihōben: Day Trip from Hiroshima (98 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Higashihōben is a mountain in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 98 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 東鳳翩山 |
| Location | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Yamaguchi Station – about 6.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 376 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 734 m |
| Coordinates | 34.21667, 131.43333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Yamaguchi Station, about 6.1 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 (東鳳翩山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōuchishi iseki Ryōun-ji ato – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Nishi-Hōben – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Akada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Kōnomine Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Rurikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.