Shibi Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Shibi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 180 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 紫尾神社 |
| Location | Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Izumi Station – about 14.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 180 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 330 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 560 km (straight line) |
| Established | 522 |
| Coordinates | 31.97456, 130.42986 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Izumi Station, about 14.1 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 (紫尾神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Shibi – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Sugawara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 12 km away
- Ōishi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 12 km away
- Sogi Falls – Waterfall, about 14 km away
- Hakozaki Hachiman Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 15 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.