Awashima Shrine (Uto City): Day Trip from Fukuoka (101 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Awashima Shrine (Uto City) is a Shinto shrine in Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 101 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 粟嶋神社 |
| Location | Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Midorikawa Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 101 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 502 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.69969, 130.63367 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Midorikawa Station, about 0.7 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 (粟嶋神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Uto Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Nishioka-jingū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Sumiyoshi Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.