Yaku Shrine (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Yaku Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ōsumi Province. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 352 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 益救神社 |
| Location | Ōsumi Province |
| From Hakata Station | about 352 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 476 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 662 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 30.42742, 130.57171 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.yakujinja.com/ |
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- 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 (益救神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yakushima – Island, about 9 km away
- Mount Miyanoura – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Yakushima National Park – Park, about 12 km away
- Mount Nagata – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Mount Kurio – Mountain, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.