Wakamiya Shrine (Misato): Day Trip from Fukuoka (111 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Wakamiya Shrine (Misato) is a Shinto shrine in Misato, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 111 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 | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 若宮神社 |
| Location | Misato, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ogawa Station – about 10.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 111 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 250 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 492 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 32.64517, 130.79332 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ogawa Station, about 10.5 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 (若宮神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Katashida Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Jinnouchi Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Samata-no-yu – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Kōsa Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Ogiaso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.