Madara Island: Day Trip from Fukuoka (61 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Madara Island is a island in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, about 61 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 | 馬渡島 |
| Location | Karatsu, Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Karatsu Station – about 22.2 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 61 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 543 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.57278, 129.75833 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Karatsu Station, about 22.2 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 (馬渡島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsushima island – Island, about 8 km away
- Mukushima island – Island, about 9 km away
- Kakara Island – Island, about 10 km away
- Nagoya Castle – Castle, about 11 km away
- Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum – Museum, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.