Shiraishi Island: Day Trip from Hiroshima (96 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shiraishi Island is a island in Shiraishijima, Okayama Prefecture, about 96 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白石島 |
| Location | Shiraishijima, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kasaoka Station – about 11.5 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 96 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 184 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 215 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Coordinates | 34.40278, 133.52167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kasaoka Station, about 11.5 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 (白石島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kitagi Island – Island, about 3 km away
- Takashima – Island, about 3 km away
- Kobishima – Island, about 6 km away
- Ōbishima – Island, about 7 km away
- Manabeshima – Island, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.