Satamisaki Lighthouse (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Satamisaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Minamiōsumi-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 290 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 佐多岬灯台 |
| Location | Minamiōsumi-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōyama Station – about 23.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 290 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 415 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 612 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1871 |
| Height | 13 m |
| Coordinates | 30.99222, 130.65944 |
| 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 Ōyama Station, about 23.3 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (佐多岬灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sata physic gardens – Park, about 11 km away
- Flower Park Kagoshima – Park, about 21 km away
- Tokkō Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 22 km away
- Mount Kaimon – Mountain, about 24 km away
- Minamikata Shrine (Ibusuki) – Shinto shrine, about 25 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.