Mount Sobo: Day Trip from Fukuoka (121 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Sobo is a mountain in Ōita Prefecture, about 121 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 | 祖母山 |
| Location | Ōita Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bungo-Ogi Station – about 11.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 203 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 436 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,756 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 32.82806, 131.34694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Bungo-Ogi Station, about 11.9 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 (祖母山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mounnt Oyaji – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Furusobo – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Takeo Shimokorihiko Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Genbu Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
- Shiramizuno Taki – Waterfall, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.