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Kuroshima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Kuroshima is a island in Mishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 309 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Kuroshima
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TypeIsland
Name in Japanese黒島
LocationMishima, Kagoshima Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Makurazaki Station – about 58.6 km
From Hakata Stationabout 309 km (straight line)
From Hiroshima Stationabout 461 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 673 km (straight line)
Coordinates30.83489, 129.95575
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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