Saga Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (40 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Saga Castle is a castle in Jōnai, Saga Prefecture, about 40 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 | 佐賀城 |
| Location | Jōnai, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Saga Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 40 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 238 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 506 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1602 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Prefectural Historic Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.24574, 130.30215 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://sagajou.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Saga Station, about 2.1 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 (佐賀城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Saga Castle Park – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Saga Prefectural Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Saga Prefectural Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Chōkokan – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Saga Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.