Jōten-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Hakata Station)
Jōten-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hakata-ekimae, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 承天寺 |
| Location | Hakata-ekimae, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gion Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 1 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 483 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1242 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.59528, 130.41694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gion Station, about 0.2 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 (承天寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Waka Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Tōchō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryūgū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hakata Machiya Folk Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.