Shōtō-en: Day Trip from Hiroshima (30 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōtō-en is a garden in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 30 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 | Garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松濤園 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nigata Station – about 4.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 30 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 219 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 34.18729, 132.68386 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.shimokamagari.jp/facility/shoutouen.html |
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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 4.6 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 (松濤園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rantōkaku Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shimokagarijima – Island, about 2 km away
- Kamikamagarijima – Island, about 4 km away
- Okubi Island – Island, about 9 km away
- Mount Noro – Mountain, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.