Kuchinoerabu Island (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kuchinoerabu Island is a island in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 351 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 口永良部島 |
| Location | Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 351 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 488 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 685 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 30.43972, 130.21944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://kuchinoerabujima.com/ |
| 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (口永良部島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Yumugi Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Mount Kuniwari – Mountain, about 21 km away
- Ōko Falls – Waterfall, about 24 km away
- Mount Nagata – Mountain, about 28 km away
- Yakushima National Park – Park, about 30 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.