Yakushi-in Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (113 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakushi-in Temple is a Buddhist temple in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, about 113 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 | 薬師院 |
| Location | Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bitchū-Takahashi Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 113 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 172 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| Established | 986 |
| Designations | Prefectural Cultural Property |
| Coordinates | 34.78931, 133.62000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Bitchū-Takahashi Station, about 0.4 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (薬師院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōren-ji Temple (Takahashi) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Takahashi City Museum of Local History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Raikyū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Bitchū Matsuyama Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Nariwa Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.