Shōrin-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (138 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōrin-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, about 138 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 | 少林寺 |
| Location | Okayama, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishigawara Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 138 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 169 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.66089, 133.94737 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishigawara Station, about 2.2 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 (少林寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Anjū-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tamaigu Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Misao – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- San'yū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Okayama Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.