Sōfuku-ji Temple: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hakata Station)
Sōfuku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 2 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 | 崇福寺 |
| Location | Hakata-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chiyo-Kenchōguchi Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 209 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 483 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1240 |
| Coordinates | 33.60570, 130.41400 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chiyo-Kenchōguchi 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (崇福寺) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Higashi-kōen – Park, less than 1 km away
- Tōka-ebisu Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Shōgen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Genkō Historical Museum – Museum, 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.