Ibusuki Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Ibusuki Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Higashikata, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 260 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 揖宿神社 |
| Location | Higashikata, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nigatsuden Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 260 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 390 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 595 km (straight line) |
| Established | 706 |
| Coordinates | 31.25339, 130.62367 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.ibusukijinsha.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nigatsuden Station, about 0.6 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 (揖宿神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Satsuma Denshōkan – Museum, about 3 km away
- Ibusuki Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
- Lake Unagi – Lake, about 4 km away
- Ikeda and Yamagawa – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Ibusuki Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.