Shibushi Castle (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Shibushi Castle is a castle in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 243 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 志布志城 |
| Location | Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shibushi Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 243 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 348 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 543 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 31.48292, 131.10739 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shibushi 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 (志布志城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Daiji-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 1 km away
- Anraku Yamamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Birōjima – Island, about 6 km away
- Roadside station Kuni-no-Matsubara Osaki – Hot spring, about 9 km away
- Tanoura Yamamiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.