Kakara Island: Day Trip from Fukuoka (52 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kakara Island is a island in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, about 52 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Fukuoka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 加唐島 |
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Karatsu Station – about 18.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 52 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 257 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 533 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.60083, 129.85611 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Karatsu Station, about 18.1 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 (加唐島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsushima island – Island, about 2 km away
- Ogawashima – Island, about 4 km away
- Kabe Island – Island, about 6 km away
- Tashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Nagoya Castle – Castle, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.