Sefa-utaki (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Sefa-utaki is a historic site in Chinen, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 862 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 斎場御嶽 |
| Location | Chinen, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shuri Station – about 11.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 862 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1017 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1199 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.17333, 127.82667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://okinawa-nanjo.jp/sefa/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shuri Station, about 11.3 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 (斎場御嶽) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kudaka Island – Island, about 6 km away
- Ou Island – Island, about 7 km away
- Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center – Museum, about 10 km away
- Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan) – Museum, about 11 km away
- Okinawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.