Mount Kotohira: Day Trip from Hiroshima (124 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Kotohira is a mountain in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, about 124 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 | 琴平山 |
| Location | Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kotoden-Kotohira Station – about 1.7 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 124 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 166 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 524 m |
| Coordinates | 34.18673, 133.80165 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kotoden-Kotohira Station, about 1.7 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 (琴平山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Zōzu – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Kotohira-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matsuo-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Konpira Onsenkyō – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Mount Ōsa – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.