Kinko Inari Shrine: A Tranquil Retreat in Hiroshima

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line towards Kaitaichi and get off at the Kaitaichi Station (approximately 20 minutes). Once you arrive at Kaitaichi Station, exit the station and turn left onto Route 2. Walk straight for about 10 minutes until you reach the T-junction. At the T-junction, turn right onto Futabanosato Street. Continue walking for another 5 minutes and you will see Kinko Inari Shrine on your left at 2 Chome-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi Ward.

• Bus

  From Hiroshima Bus Center, take the Hiroshima Bus Number 52 towards Futabanosato. The bus ride will take about 30 minutes. Get off the bus at the Futabanosato stop. Once you disembark, walk straight for about 5 minutes. You will find Kinko Inari Shrine at 2 Chome-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi Ward on your right.

• Walking

  If you are staying near the city center, you can walk to Kinko Inari Shrine. Start from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and head east towards the Motoyasu River. Cross the river and continue on to Hachobori Street. Follow Hachobori Street until you reach the intersection with Route 2, then turn left. Continue walking along Route 2 for about 30 minutes until you reach the T-junction at Futabanosato. Turn right onto Futabanosato Street, and Kinko Inari Shrine will be on your left at 2 Chome-1-18 Futabanosato, Higashi Ward.