Rurikō-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (24 km from Hakata Station)
Rurikō-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 24 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 瑠璃光寺 |
| Location | Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chikuzen-Maebaru Station – about 5.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 24 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 231 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 505 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.59793, 130.16704 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, about 5.4 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 (瑠璃光寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Inadome Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Sakurai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Tenjin-sha – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Wakamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.