Kitaoka Shrine: Day Trip from Fukuoka (92 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kitaoka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Higo Province, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 92 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北岡神社 |
| Location | Higo Province, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kumamoto Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 92 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 492 km (straight line) |
| Established | 934 |
| Coordinates | 32.79311, 130.69194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kitaoka-jinja.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kumamoto Station, about 0.5 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 (北岡神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shūun-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Mount Hanaoka – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Karashima Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Bessho Kotohira Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Saigan-ji Temple (Kumamoto) – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.