Shōfuku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (1 km from Hakata Station)
Shōfuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gokushomachi, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 1 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 聖福寺 |
| Location | Gokushomachi, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Gion Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 1 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 210 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 483 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1195 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.59739, 130.41447 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://shofukuji.or.jp/wp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Gion Station, about 0.4 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (聖福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōchō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Jōten-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Ryūgū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Waka Hachimangū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Myōten -ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.