Rurikō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (137 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Rurikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Higashimiyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture, about 137 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 | 瑠璃光寺 |
| Location | Higashimiyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Awa-Kamo Station – about 2.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 137 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 163 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 199 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.04830, 133.90718 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Awa-Kamo 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 (瑠璃光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yokota Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Amanohashidate Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Hashikura-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Fudō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
- Ikawa X Park – Park, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.