Mount Iō (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mount Iō is a mountain in Mishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 311 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 硫黄岳 |
| Location | Mishima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Irino Station – about 50.1 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 311 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 449 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 651 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 704 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 30.79280, 130.30490 |
| 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 Irino Station, about 50.1 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 (硫黄岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Iōjima – Island, less than 1 km away
- Kumano Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
- Shōwa Iōjima – Island, about 4 km away
- Denshima – Island, about 20 km away
- Kuroshima – Island, about 34 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.