Higo Iwao Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (114 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Higo Iwao Castle is a castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, about 114 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩尾城 |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nakamatsu Station – about 16.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 235 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 473 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.68394, 130.99294 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nakamatsu Station, about 16.9 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 (岩尾城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Gorō Falls – Waterfall, less than 1 km away
- Otokosei Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Unoko Daki – Waterfall, about 3 km away
- Hozumori Aso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 13 km away
- Heitate Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.