Hikosan Jingū: Day Trip from Fukuoka (48 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hikosan Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Soeda, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 48 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 英彦山神宮 |
| Location | Soeda, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hikosan Station – about 5.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 48 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 176 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 442 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 33.48017, 130.92622 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://hikosanjingu.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hikosan Station, about 5.8 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 (英彦山神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Hiko – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Reisen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Mount Inu – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Mount Kubote – Mountain, about 10 km away
- Kubote Historical Museum – Museum, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.