Island City: Location & Nearest Station (8 km from Hakata Station)
Island City is a island in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 8 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 福岡アイランドシティ |
| Location | Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kashii-Kaenmae Station – about 2.0 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 8 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 481 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.66583, 130.41328 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://island-city-miryoku.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kashii-Kaenmae Station, about 2.0 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (福岡アイランドシティ) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Island City Central Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Najima Castle – Castle, about 2 km away
- Najima Sports Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Museum of Kyushu Sangyo University – Museum, about 3 km away
- Kashii-gū – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.