Waka Shrine: Day Trip from Hiroshima (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Waka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 38 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 | 和賀神社 |
| Location | Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takehara Station – about 5.1 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 241 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 244 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1597 |
| Coordinates | 34.38287, 132.89166 |
| 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 Takehara Station, about 5.1 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 (和賀神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takehara City Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, about 4 km away
- Chūō Shinrin Park – Park, about 7 km away
- Yokomi temple ruins – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Chikurin-ji Temple (Higashihiroshima) – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
- Jakujō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.