Kirishima Jingū (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kirishima Jingū is a Shinto shrine in Hyūga Province. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 197 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 霧島神宮 |
| Location | Hyūga Province |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kirishima-Jingū Station – about 5.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 197 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 319 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 534 km (straight line) |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.85864, 130.87132 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kirishimajingu.or.jp/ |
| 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 Kirishima-Jingū Station, about 5.5 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 (霧島神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ohachi – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Takachiho – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Maruo Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Kirishima Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Shinmoedake – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.