Kagoshima Jingū (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kagoshima Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 206 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鹿児島神宮 |
| Location | Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hayato Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 206 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 336 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 551 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.75371, 130.73787 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kagoshima-jingu.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hayato Station, about 1.1 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 (鹿児島神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hiruko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Hinatayama Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Himeki Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Ōsumi Kokubun-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Kokubu Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.