Kawara Shrine: Day Trip from Fukuoka (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kawara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kawara, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 40 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Fukuoka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 香春神社 |
| Location | Kawara, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawara Station – about 0.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 171 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 443 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.66964, 130.84029 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawara Station, about 0.7 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 (香春神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tsuruokahachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Mount Kawara – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Fūji Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Coal-mining Memorial Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Tagawa City Coal Mining Historical Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.