Matsubara Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Matsubara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Matsubara-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 223 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松原神社 |
| Location | Matsubara-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima‐Chūō Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 223 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 360 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 576 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1869 |
| Coordinates | 31.58644, 130.55744 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://matsubarajinja.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, about 1.5 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 (松原神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nanshū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Xavier Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Kagoshima-betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Museum of the Meiji Restoration – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima Prefectural Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.