Amami Ōshima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Amami Ōshima is a island in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 599 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 奄美大島 |
| Location | Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 599 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 741 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 920 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 2,800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 28.28333, 129.36667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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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.
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Nearby places
- Forest in Black Current Mangrove Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Amami Islands Botanical Garden – Park, about 6 km away
- Fūchiburu Falls – Waterfall, about 14 km away
- Ōhama Seaside Park – Park, about 16 km away
- Edateku Island – Island, about 16 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.