Mount Shaka: Day Trip from Fukuoka (62 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Shaka is a mountain in Hita, Ōita Prefecture, about 62 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 | 釈迦岳 |
| Location | Hita, Ōita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bungo-Miyoshi Station – about 14.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 62 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 199 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 457 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,231 m |
| Coordinates | 33.18810, 130.88750 |
| 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 Bungo-Miyoshi Station, about 14.4 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 (釈迦岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Taio gold mine – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Roadside station Taio-kinzan – Museum, about 7 km away
- Tsuetate Onsen – Hot spring, about 14 km away
- Sakura Falls – Waterfall, about 14 km away
- Hinokuma Castle – Castle, about 15 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.