Yamaguchi Daijingū: Day Trip from Hiroshima (96 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yamaguchi Daijingū is a Shinto shrine in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 96 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 | 山口大神宮 |
| Location | Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Yamaguchi Station – about 1.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 96 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 374 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1520 |
| Coordinates | 34.18478, 131.46806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.yamaguchi-daijingu.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Yamaguchi Station, about 1.6 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 (山口大神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Government Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kōnomine Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Rurikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kameyama Park – Park, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.