Iriomote Island (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Iriomote Island is a island in Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 1212 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 西表島 |
| Location | Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 1212 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1397 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1612 km (straight line) |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 24.34000, 123.81000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- 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 (西表島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kanpirē Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Mariyudu Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Mayagusuku Falls – Waterfall, about 3 km away
- Pinaisāra Falls – Waterfall, about 5 km away
- Uchibanari island – Island, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.