Suizen-ji Jōju-en: Day Trip from Fukuoka (93 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Suizen-ji Jōju-en is a garden in Chūō-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 93 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 | Garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 水前寺成趣園 |
| Location | Chūō-ku, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Suizenji Station – about 0.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 93 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 241 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 489 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1636 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan, Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 32.79110, 130.73500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.suizenji.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Suizenji Station, about 0.8 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 (水前寺成趣園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Izumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Janes' Mansion – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Motomura Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Medicinal Plant Garden, Global Center for Natural Resources Sciences, Kumamoto University – Park, about 1 km away
- Lake Ezu – Lake, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.