Shirasu Lighthouse: Day Trip from Fukuoka (56 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shirasu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Kokurakita-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 56 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 | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白州灯台 |
| Location | Kokurakita-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Wakamatsu Station – about 9.3 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 56 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 162 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 439 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1873 |
| Coordinates | 33.98361, 130.79167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Wakamatsu Station, about 9.3 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 (白州灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ainoshima – Island, about 3 km away
- Umashima – Island, about 6 km away
- Mutsurejima – Island, about 7 km away
- Mutsurejima Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 7 km away
- Wakamatsu Ebisu Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.