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Mae Island (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Mae Island is a island in Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 869 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Mae Island
Photo: Snap55, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeIsland
Name in Japanese前島
LocationOkinawa Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Naha Airport Station – about 20.5 km
From Hakata Stationabout 869 km (straight line)
From Hiroshima Stationabout 1030 km (straight line)
From Osaka Stationabout 1218 km (straight line)
Coordinates26.21111, 127.44639
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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