Kihoku Astronomical Museum (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kihoku Astronomical Museum is a museum in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 225 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 輝北天球館 |
| Location | Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kokubu Station – about 17.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 225 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 348 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 555 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.59464, 130.82631 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kihokuuwaba.jp/facility.html#tenkyuu |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kokubu Station, about 17.6 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 (輝北天球館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsushita Museum of Art – Museum, about 7 km away
- Miyauragū – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
- Roadside station Tarumizu – Hot spring, about 9 km away
- Shinjima – Island, about 10 km away
- Haragosha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.