Nanshū-ji Temple (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Nanshū-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nanrinji-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 223 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 南洲寺 |
| Location | Nanrinji-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima‐Chūō Station – about 1.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 223 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 360 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 575 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1876 |
| Coordinates | 31.58508, 130.56061 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, about 1.8 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 (南洲寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsubara Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Xavier Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Kagoshima-betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Museum of the Meiji Restoration – Museum, about 1 km away
- Kagoshima Prefectural Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.