Nagoya Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (52 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Nagoya Castle is a castle in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, about 52 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 名護屋城 |
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Karatsu Station – about 11.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 534 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1592 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Special Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 33.53032, 129.86926 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.hajimari-nagoya.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Karatsu Station, about 11.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (名護屋城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kabe Island – Island, about 3 km away
- Tashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Matsushima island – Island, about 7 km away
- Kakara Island – Island, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.