Matsushima island: Day Trip from Fukuoka (54 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Matsushima island is a island in Saga Prefecture, about 54 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 | 松島 |
| Location | Saga Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Karatsu Station – about 17.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 54 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 259 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 535 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 33.58750, 129.84139 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Karatsu Station, about 17.7 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 (松島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kakara Island – Island, about 2 km away
- Kabe Island – Island, about 5 km away
- Ogawashima – Island, about 5 km away
- Tashima Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 6 km away
- Nagoya Castle – Castle, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.