Mount Takachiho (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mount Takachiho is a mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 195 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 高千穂峰 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takaharu Station – about 8.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 195 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 315 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 528 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,573 m |
| Coordinates | 31.88639, 130.91889 |
| 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 Takaharu Station, about 8.8 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 (高千穂峰) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ohachi – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Shinmoedake – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Kirishima Higashi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Lake Miike – Lake, about 5 km away
- Sano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.