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Iheya Island (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Iheya Island is a island in Iheya, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 765 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Iheya Island
Photo: Image Science and Analysis Laboratory, NASA-Johnson Space Center. "The Gateway t, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeIsland
Name in Japanese伊平屋島
LocationIheya, Okinawa Prefecture
From Hakata Stationabout 765 km (straight line)
From Hiroshima Stationabout 924 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 1114 km (straight line)
Interest among English readersabout 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates27.03920, 127.96900
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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