Kagoshima Gokoku Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kagoshima Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sōmura, 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鹿児島県護国神社 |
| Location | Sōmura, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima Freight Terminal – about 2.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 575 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1868 |
| Coordinates | 31.60908, 130.54169 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://k-gokoku.or.jp/ |
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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 2.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (鹿児島県護国神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kagoshima Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shiroyama – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Saigō Nanshū Memorial Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Nanshū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Jōkōmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.