Terukuni Shrine (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Terukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Terukuni-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 222 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 照国神社 |
| Location | Terukuni-chō, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kagoshima Freight Terminal – about 1.4 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 360 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 576 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1863 |
| Coordinates | 31.59481, 130.55008 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.terukunijinja.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kagoshima Freight Terminal, about 1.4 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 (照国神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kagoshima Prefectural Shrine Association – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima Prefectural Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Shiroyama – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima Modern Literature Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Kagoshima City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.