Shinkai-daijingū: Day Trip from Fukuoka (96 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shinkai-daijingū is a Shinto shrine in Minami-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 96 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新開大神宮 |
| Location | Minami-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawashiri Station – about 2.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 96 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 498 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.74399, 130.64896 |
| 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 Kawashiri Station, about 2.9 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 (新開大神宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kumamoto City Handicrafts Promotion Center – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kawashiri-jingū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Daiji-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Takahashi Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Rendai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.