Hōtō Shrine: Day Trip from Fukuoka (42 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hōtō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, about 42 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 | 宝当神社 |
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Karatsu Station – about 3.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 42 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 525 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1768 |
| Coordinates | 33.47389, 129.98806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Karatsu Station, about 3.2 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 (宝当神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Takashima – Island, less than 1 km away
- Torishima – Island, about 1 km away
- Karatsu Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Kawamura Art Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Karatsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.