Kume Island (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Kume Island is a island in Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 878 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 久米島 |
| Location | Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 878 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1048 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1248 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.35444, 126.77083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- 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 (久米島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kumejima Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Āra Beach – Beach, about 4 km away
- Ōjima – Island, about 6 km away
- Ōha Island – Island, about 7 km away
- Hate-no-hama – Beach, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.