Eikoku-ji Temple: Day Trip from Fukuoka (157 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Eikoku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 157 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 永国寺 |
| Location | Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hitoyoshi Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 157 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 520 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1408 |
| Coordinates | 32.20792, 130.75600 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hitoyoshi Station, about 1.0 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 (永国寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Aoi Aso Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hitoyoshi Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Hitoyoshi Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kannon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Kaname Falls – Waterfall, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.