Mount Nishi-Hōben: Day Trip from Hiroshima (100 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Nishi-Hōben is a mountain in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 100 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 | 西鳳翩山 |
| Location | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yudaonsen Station – about 7.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 100 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 379 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 742 m |
| Coordinates | 34.21086, 131.40939 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yudaonsen Station, about 7.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (西鳳翩山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Higashihōben – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Ōuchishi iseki Ryōun-ji ato – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Akada Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ryuzou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Kōnomine Castle – Castle, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.