Iejima (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Iejima is a island in Ie, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 805 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 伊江島 |
| Location | Ie, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Urasoe-Maeda Station – about 52.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 805 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 964 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1153 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.71611, 127.79028 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Urasoe-Maeda Station, about 52.8 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 (伊江島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Gusuku – Mountain, about 2 km away
- House of Nuchi du Takara – Museum, about 4 km away
- Nakanshi – Island, about 5 km away
- Minnajima – Island, about 8 km away
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium – Park, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.