Sakurai Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (22 km from Hakata Station)
Sakurai Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shima Sakurai, about 22 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桜井神社 |
| Location | Shima Sakurai |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Itoshima-Kokomae Station – about 7.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 22 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 227 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 502 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1632 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 33.62831, 130.19203 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://sakuraijinja.com/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Itoshima-Kokomae Station, about 7.8 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 (桜井神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rurikō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Inadome Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Shōfuku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
- Seigan-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
- Genkai Island – Island, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.