Mageshima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mageshima is a island in Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 319 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 馬毛島 |
| Location | Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōyama Station – about 56.0 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 319 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 434 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 618 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 30.74167, 130.85472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōyama Station, about 56.0 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 (馬毛島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tanegashima – Island, about 22 km away
- Tanegashima Division, Research Center for Medicinal Plant Resources – Park, about 24 km away
- Satamisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 34 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.