Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (135 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sanuki Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, about 135 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 | 国分寺 |
| Location | Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kokubu Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 135 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 149 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 183 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 34.30306, 133.94417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://sanukikokubunji.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kokubu Station, about 0.4 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 (国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kokubu Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hokke-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jūbu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Daizen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Tsuzumigaoka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.