Mount Kirishima (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mount Kirishima is a mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 191 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 霧島山 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kirishima-Jingū Station – about 11.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 314 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 530 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,700 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.91667, 130.86667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kirishima-Jingū Station, about 11.3 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 (霧島山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ōnami Pond – Lake, about 2 km away
- Mount Karakuni – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Shinmoedake – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Ryokukeitouen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Mount Io – Mountain, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.