Iō-ji Temple: Day Trip from Fukuoka (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Iō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kurume, Saga Prefecture, about 31 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 医王寺 |
| Location | Kurume, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kushiwara Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 217 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 484 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1621 |
| Coordinates | 33.31892, 130.51864 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kushiwara Station, about 0.5 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 (医王寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Henjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Myōshō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tokuun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Kushihara-tenmangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Gokoku Shrine (Kurume) – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.