Easy day trips from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
HomeDay Trip FinderIn and around Hiroshima: Hiroshima

Sakurao Castle: Location & Nearest Station (13 km from Hiroshima Station)

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Sakurao Castle is a castle in Hiroshima Prefecture, about 13 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.

TypeCastle
Name in Japanese桜尾城
LocationHiroshima Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Hatsukaichi Station – about 0.6 km
From Hiroshima Stationabout 13 km (straight line)
From Hakata Stationabout 197 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 291 km (straight line)
Coordinates34.35740, 132.34235
MapOpen 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.

無料で見てみる →

Planning your visit

Nearby places

Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.

More places: In and around Hiroshima: Hiroshima

Itsukushima Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)
Itsukushima: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Castle: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)

Read next

How to Get to Tokyo DisneySea: Train Directions from Tokyo
How to Get to Tokyo: Airports, Trains and Routes Explained
Tokyo Itinerary 5 Days: A Simple Plan for First-Timers
Tokyo Itinerary: 3 Days for First-Time Visitors

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 →