Kikuchi Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (74 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kikuchi Castle is a castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, about 74 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鞠智城 |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Miyoshi Station – about 13.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 74 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 220 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 474 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.00128, 130.78883 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kofunkan.pref.kumamoto.jp/kikuchijo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Miyoshi Station, about 13.4 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 (鞠智城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kikuchi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Kikuchi Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Uchidahachimangū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Hiwatashi Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Kumabe Clan Yakata – Castle, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.