Shōzan-ji Temple: Day Trip from Fukuoka (69 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōzan-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shimonoseki, about 69 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 | Buddhist temple |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 笑山寺 |
| Location | Shimonoseki |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chōfu Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 69 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 144 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 422 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.99500, 130.98417 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chōfu Station, about 3.1 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 (笑山寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shimonoseki City Museum of History – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Nogi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Iminomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shimonoseki City Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kushizaki Castle – Castle, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.