Ata Caldera (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Ata Caldera is a mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 264 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 阿多カルデラ |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Satsuma-Kawashiri Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 396 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 601 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.22000, 130.57000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Satsuma-Kawashiri Station, about 2.8 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 (阿多カルデラ) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Toshinaga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Lake Ikeda – Lake, about 2 km away
- Hirasaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Lake Unagi – Lake, about 3 km away
- Ikeda and Yamagawa – Mountain, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.