Iwaya Castle: Location & Nearest Station (12 km from Hakata Station)
Iwaya Castle is a castle in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 12 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 岩屋城 |
| Location | Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Dazaifu Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 12 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 205 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 476 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.52594, 130.52031 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Dazaifu Station, about 1.3 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 (岩屋城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sakamoto Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Kanzeon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Kaidan-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Saishō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Chikuzen Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.