Roadside station Ariake: Day Trip from Fukuoka (121 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Roadside station Ariake is a hot spring in Amakusa, Kumamoto 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 | Hot spring |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 道の駅有明 |
| Location | Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Misumi Station – about 19.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 291 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 539 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Coordinates | 32.50471, 130.30588 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.rippleland.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Misumi Station, about 19.2 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 (道の駅有明) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kamishima – Island, about 7 km away
- Tanasoko Castle – Castle, about 10 km away
- Saitsu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 11 km away
- Hondo Museum of History and Folklore – Museum, about 11 km away
- Nagaura Island – Island, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.