Roadside station Kiire (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Roadside station Kiire is a hot spring in Kiire-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 246 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Hot spring |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 道の駅喜入 |
| Location | Kiire-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kiire Station – about 1.0 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 246 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 381 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 591 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 31.37886, 130.54522 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.michinoeki-kiire.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kiire Station, about 1.0 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 (道の駅喜入) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chiran Castle – Castle, about 10 km away
- Kinkōwan Park – Park, about 10 km away
- Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoo – Park, about 10 km away
- Saifuku-ji – Buddhist temple, about 10 km away
- Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots – Museum, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.