Shikiyama Castle: Day Trip from Hiroshima (88 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shikiyama Castle is a castle in Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 88 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 敷山城 |
| Location | Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōfu Station – about 4.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 88 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 122 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 365 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.08338, 131.59441 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Hōfu Station, about 4.1 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (敷山城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Amida-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mōri Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Saba Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Suō Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hōfu Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.