Nankou-bou: Day Trip from Hiroshima (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nankou-bou is a Buddhist temple in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, about 60 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 南光坊 |
| Location | Imabari, Ehime Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Imabari Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 240 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.06875, 132.99575 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Imabari Station, about 0.5 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 (南光坊) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bekku Ōyamazumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Imabari Radium Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Kōno Museum of Art, Imabari – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ehime Bunkakan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Tōzen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.