Sakurajima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Sakurajima is a mountain in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 225 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桜島 |
| Location | Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sengan-en Station – about 8.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 225 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 356 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 569 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,117 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 7,100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 31.58056, 130.65806 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Sengan-en Station, about 8.7 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 (桜島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Furusato Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Sakurajima International Volcanic Sabō Center – Museum, about 4 km away
- Haragosha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Sakurajima Visitor Center – Museum, about 6 km away
- Shinjima – Island, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.