Samata-no-yu: Day Trip from Fukuoka (114 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Samata-no-yu is a hot spring in Shimomashiki district, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 114 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 | Hot spring |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 石段の郷 佐俣の湯 |
| Location | Shimomashiki district, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ogawa Station – about 12.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 114 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 490 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Coordinates | 32.62375, 130.82264 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://samatanoyu-misato.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ogawa Station, about 12.3 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 (石段の郷 佐俣の湯) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kōsa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Katashida Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Jinnouchi Castle – Castle, about 3 km away
- Wakamiya Shrine (Misato) – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Hozumori Aso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.