Fukuoka Castle: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Hakata Station)
Fukuoka Castle is a castle in Jōnai, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 4 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 福岡城 |
| Location | Jōnai, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōhorikōen Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 213 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 487 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1601 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.58438, 130.38310 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://fukuokajyo.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōhorikōen 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (福岡城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Jōnai – Park, less than 1 km away
- Fukuoka Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Ōhori Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Fukuoka City Science Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.