Genkai Island: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Hakata Station)
Genkai Island is a island in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 玄界島 |
| Location | Nishi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Umi-no-Nakamichi Station – about 12.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 21 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 497 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.69000, 130.23333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://genkaijima.com/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Umi-no-Nakamichi Station, about 12.2 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (玄界島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okitsujima – Island, about 5 km away
- Shika Island – Island, about 6 km away
- Shikaumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Sakurai Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Nokonoshima Island Park – Park, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.