Kuroshima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
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.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 黒島 |
| Location | Mishima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Makurazaki Station – about 58.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 309 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 461 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 673 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 30.83489, 129.95575 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Makurazaki Station, about 58.6 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 (黒島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Denshima – Island, about 17 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 31 km away
- Iōjima – Island, about 33 km away
- Mount Iō – Mountain, about 34 km away
- Shōwa Iōjima – Island, about 37 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.