Akai Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (98 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Akai Castle is a castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, about 98 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Fukuoka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 赤井城 |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station – about 8.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 98 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 236 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 482 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.77817, 130.82519 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station, about 8.5 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 (赤井城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Togawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Ukishima Shrine (Kashima) – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Kai Shrine (Kashima) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Suizenji Ezuko Park – Park, about 6 km away
- Kengun Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.