Aira Caldera (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Aira Caldera is a mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 217 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 姶良カルデラ |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ryūgamizu Station – about 9.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 347 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 561 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.65000, 130.70000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ryūgamizu Station, about 9.1 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 (姶良カルデラ) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinjima – Island, about 4 km away
- Haragosha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Sakurajima – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Hiramatsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Ōmunaji Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.