Yatsurugi Shrine: Day Trip from Fukuoka (52 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yatsurugi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 52 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 | 八剣神社 |
| Location | Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishitetsu-Nakashima Station – about 0.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 236 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 499 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.12264, 130.43922 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishitetsu-Nakashima Station, about 0.1 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 (八剣神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Chikugo-no-kuni Aso Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Yasaka Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Fukugon-ji Temple (Yanagawa) – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Hō'un-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 5 km away
- Tachibana Garden – Garden, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.