Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kirishima-Kinkōwan National Park is a park in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 260 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 霧島錦江湾国立公園 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ibusuki Station – about 6.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 260 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 386 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 588 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.26290, 130.70600 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.env.go.jp/park/kirishima/index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ibusuki Station, about 6.7 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (霧島錦江湾国立公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chirin-ga-shima – Island, about 3 km away
- Satsuma Denshōkan – Museum, about 5 km away
- Ibusuki Onsen – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Iwasaki Art Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
- Ibusuki Archaeological Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.