Yatsushiro Castle: Day Trip from Fukuoka (121 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yatsushiro Castle is a castle in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, about 121 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 八代城 |
| Location | Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yatsushiro Station – about 2.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 273 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 515 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1622 |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 32.50746, 130.59989 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yatsushiro Station, about 2.1 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 (八代城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yatsushiro-gū – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Matsui Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Yatsushiro Municipal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shōhin-ken – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Iō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.