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

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Irabu Island is a island in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 1098 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Irabu Island
Photo: Paipateroma, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeIsland
Name in Japanese伊良部島
LocationMiyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture
From Hakata Stationabout 1098 km (straight line)
From Hiroshima Stationabout 1275 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 1479 km (straight line)
Interest among English readersabout 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average)
Coordinates24.83167, 125.19083
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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