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Day Trip from Fukuoka to Arao (Kumamoto): Distance, Stations & Places to Visit

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture is about 67 km from Hakata Station in a straight line, which puts it within day-trip range of Fukuoka for most travellers, depending on train connections.

Straight-line distance from Hakata Stationabout 67 km
Stations closest to the city centreArao Station – 0.8 km
Minami-Arao Station – 2.3 km
Ōmuta Station – 4.9 km
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Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.

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