Suō Kokubun-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (90 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Suō Kokubun-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 90 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 | 周防国分寺 |
| Location | Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hōfu Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 90 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 119 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 366 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34.06206, 131.57936 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.suoukokubunji.jp/ |
| 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 1.4 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 (周防国分寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saba Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hōfu Tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mōri Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Dairaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Kuwa – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.