Shimofuri Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (91 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shimofuri Castle is a castle in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 91 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 霜降城 |
| Location | Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kotō Station – about 2.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 91 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 120 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 396 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Prefectural Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 34.01600, 131.25778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kotō Station, about 2.7 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 (霜降城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ube City Manabi no Mori Kusunoki – Museum, about 5 km away
- Kotozaki-hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Lake Tokiwa – Lake, about 8 km away
- Ube Tokiwa Museum – Museum, about 8 km away
- Onda Sports Park – Park, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.