Shimokagarijima: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Hiroshima Station)
Shimokagarijima is a island in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 29 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 下蒲刈島 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nigata Station – about 4.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 266 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.18460, 132.66290 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nigata Station, about 4.2 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 (下蒲刈島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōtō-en – Garden, about 2 km away
- Rantōkaku Art Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kamikamagarijima – Island, about 6 km away
- Mount Ōzora – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Nasakejima – Island, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.