Kagoshima Castle (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kagoshima Castle is a castle in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 222 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鹿児島城 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima Freight Terminal – about 0.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 575 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1601 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.59849, 130.55461 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ab24/cms/documents/kagosimajou/kagosimajou.html |
| 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 Kagoshima Freight Terminal, about 0.9 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 (鹿児島城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Reimeikan, Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fudankō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shiroyama – Mountain, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.