Wachi Hachiman Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (62 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Wachi Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 62 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 和知八幡神社 |
| Location | Miyoshi, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimowachi Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 235 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.80525, 132.93161 |
| 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 Shimowachi Station, about 1.0 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 (和知八幡神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Bingo Minamiyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Teramachi Haiji – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Jinyama Fortified – Castle, about 3 km away
- Jūrin-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Hieobi Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.