Mount Unzen: Day Trip from Fukuoka (93 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Unzen is a mountain in Minamishimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, about 93 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 | 雲仙岳 |
| Location | Minamishimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimabarakō Station – about 6.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 272 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 527 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 1,486 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 4,700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 32.76134, 130.29869 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shimabarakō Station, about 6.7 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 (雲仙岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Unzen-Amakusa National Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Mount Mayu – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Unzen Onsen Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Unzen Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Manmyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.