Shaka-in Temple (Yatsushiro): Day Trip from Fukuoka (120 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shaka-in Temple (Yatsushiro) is a Buddhist temple in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 120 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 釈迦院 |
| Location | Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ogawa Station – about 14.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 492 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.56512, 130.83969 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ogawa Station, about 14.2 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 (釈迦院) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Karimata – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Samata-no-yu – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Sendan-todoro no Taki – Waterfall, about 7 km away
- Hozumori Aso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 7 km away
- Mōshigi monju-dō Temple – Buddhist temple, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.