Ōkunoshima: Day Trip from Hiroshima (49 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Ōkunoshima is a island in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 49 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 大久野島 |
| Location | Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tadanoumi Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 49 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 233 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 4,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.30917, 132.99333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://rabbit-island.info/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tadanoumi Station, about 3.1 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (大久野島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōkunoshima Poison Gas Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ōkunoshima Lighthouse – Lighthouse, less than 1 km away
- Abashima – Island, about 4 km away
- Hyoutanjima – Island, about 6 km away
- Kōken-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.