Mount Zao: Day Trip from Hiroshima (84 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Zao is a mountain in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 84 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 | 蔵王山 |
| Location | Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yokoo Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 84 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 194 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 223 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 226 m |
| Coordinates | 34.51278, 133.38389 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yokoo Station, about 2.1 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 (蔵王山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Miyanomae haiji ato – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Chōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Fukuyama Auto & Clock Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Holocaust Education Center – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kenchū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.