Satsuma Kokubun-ji Remains (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Satsuma Kokubun-ji Remains is a Buddhist temple in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 196 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 薩摩国分寺跡 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Sendai Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 196 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 350 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 578 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 31.83200, 130.30633 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Sendai Station, about 1.4 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 (薩摩国分寺跡) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sendai Magokoro Museum of Literature – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Taihei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Nitta Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Fukushō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 2 km away
- Sendai Space Museum – Museum, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.