Saifuku-ji (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Saifuku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Minamikyushu, 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西福寺 |
| Location | Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nakamyō Station – about 9.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 246 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 386 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 599 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 31.37622, 130.43605 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nakamyō Station, about 9.6 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 (西福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Toyotamahime Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Chiran Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
- Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots – Museum, about 1 km away
- Hōkō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Iikura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.