Nishisono Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (115 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nishisono Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, about 115 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西園神社 |
| Location | Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawabejuku Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 165 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 192 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.64747, 133.69736 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawabejuku Station, about 2.3 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 (西園神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kurashiki City Mabi Hometown History Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Senkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Ushitora Onzaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Kibiji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Makibi Park – Park, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.