Sashiki Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (143 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Sashiki Castle is a castle in Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 143 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 | 佐敷城 |
| Location | Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Sashiki Station – about 0.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 296 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 534 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1588 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 32.30306, 130.50278 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Sashiki Station, about 0.5 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 (佐敷城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hoshino Tomihiro Museum of Art・Ashikita – Museum, about 4 km away
- Ono-onsen center – Hot spring, about 8 km away
- Tsunagi Art Museum – Museum, about 9 km away
- Kyūsendō Forest Museum – Museum, about 11 km away
- Hino Island – Island, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.