Nishinoshima Island (Shimane): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Hiroshima
Nishinoshima Island is a island in Nishinoshima, Shimane Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Hiroshima, about 195 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西ノ島 |
| Location | Nishinoshima, Shimane Prefecture |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 195 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 276 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 280 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.10000, 132.98333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- 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 (西ノ島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yurahime Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ooyama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Takuhi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Takuhi – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Kai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.