Mount Hiei: Day Trip from Fukuoka (141 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Hiei is a mountain in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, about 141 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 比叡山 |
| Location | Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nobeoka Station – about 22.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 141 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 216 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 438 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 760 m |
| Coordinates | 32.65292, 131.44775 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nobeoka Station, about 22.2 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 (比叡山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Miyamizu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Mount Ōkue – Mountain, about 11 km away
- Mount Mukabaki – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Amanoiwato Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 13 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.