Yakushi-ji Temple: Day Trip from Hiroshima (141 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yakushi-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kōchi-shi, Kōchi Prefecture, about 141 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 | 薬師寺 |
| Location | Kōchi-shi, Kōchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kako Station – about 2.4 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 216 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.54944, 133.61243 |
| 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 Kako Station, about 2.4 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 (薬師寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimoda Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Asamine Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Zuizan Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Shingū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Zenjibu-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.