Kuroshima Shrine (Aira) (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kuroshima Shrine (Aira) is a Shinto shrine in Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 200 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 黒島神社 |
| Location | Aira, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kinkō Station – about 7.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 337 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 557 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.79625, 130.61908 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kinkō Station, about 7.3 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (黒島神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Star Land Aira – Museum, about 4 km away
- Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Osumi Hirayama Castle – Castle, about 5 km away
- Kamō Hachiman Shrine, Aira – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Yoneyama Shrine (Aira) – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.