Wakō Museum: Day Trip from Hiroshima (135 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Wakō Museum is a museum in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, about 135 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 | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 和鋼博物館 |
| Location | Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yasugi Station – about 0.9 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 135 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 220 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 233 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Coordinates | 35.43528, 133.25361 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.wakou-museum.gr.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yasugi Station, about 0.9 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 (和鋼博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togamiyama Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Yonago Waterbird Sanctuary – Park, about 3 km away
- Awashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Noki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.