Mount Sōko: Location & Nearest Station (5 km from Hiroshima Station)
Mount Sōko is a mountain in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 5 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宗箇山 |
| Location | Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mitaki Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 5 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 208 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 356 m |
| Coordinates | 34.42578, 132.43442 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mitaki Station, about 1.5 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 (宗箇山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mitaki-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Koi Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Kokutai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Shinjōnomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.