Hesaki Lighthouse: Day Trip from Fukuoka (69 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hesaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 69 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 部埼灯台 |
| Location | Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kanmonkaikyō Mekari Station – about 5.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 419 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1871 |
| Coordinates | 33.95936, 131.02289 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kanmonkaikyō Mekari Station, about 5.1 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 (部埼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shiranoe Botanical Gardens – Park, about 3 km away
- Mount Yakubo – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Kushizaki Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Shimonoseki City Art Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- World Peace Pagoda – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.