Hiruko Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Hiruko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Hayato, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 206 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 蛭児神社 |
| Location | Hayato, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hinatayama Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 334 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 549 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.76122, 130.75017 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hinatayama Station, about 0.3 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 (蛭児神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hinatayama Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Himeki Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Kagoshima Jingū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kokubu Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.