Kii Castle: Location & Nearest Station (18 km from Hakata Station)
Kii Castle is a castle in Kiyama, Saga Prefecture, about 18 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 基肄城 |
| Location | Kiyama, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Keyakidai Station – about 2.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 18 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 480 km (straight line) |
| Established | 665 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 33.44500, 130.51306 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Keyakidai Station, 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (基肄城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kizan – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Honpuku-ji Temple (Saga) – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryukotoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Araho Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Intsū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.