Kōra Taisha: Day Trip from Fukuoka (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kōra Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 35 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 | 高良大社 |
| Location | Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mii Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 214 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 480 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.30158, 130.56548 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.kourataisya.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mii Station, about 1.3 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 (高良大社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kōra – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Fukuju-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Eishou-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Chikugo Kokubunji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Naritasan Kurume Bun-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.