Hikoshima: Day Trip from Fukuoka (60 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hikoshima is a island in Shimonoseki, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 60 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 | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 彦島 |
| Location | Shimonoseki, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shimonoseki Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 60 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 152 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 429 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.93722, 130.91444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| 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 Shimonoseki Station, about 1.5 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 (彦島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ganryū-jima – Island, about 2 km away
- Hikoshima Hachimangu – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ōtoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Itsukushima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Sakurayama Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.