Mount Kaimon (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mount Kaimon is a mountain in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 268 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 開聞岳 |
| Location | Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kaimon Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 268 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 401 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 607 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 924 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.18000, 130.52833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kaimon Station, about 2.7 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 (開聞岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hirasaki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Tokkō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Flower Park Kagoshima – Park, about 5 km away
- Toshinaga Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Ata Caldera – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.