Jōkōmyō-ji Temple (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Jōkōmyō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kamitatsuo-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 221 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 浄光明寺 |
| Location | Kamitatsuo-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima Freight Terminal – about 0.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 358 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 574 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.60542, 130.55892 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kagoshima Freight Terminal, 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (浄光明寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saigō Nanshū Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nanshū Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kasuga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.