Mount Motchomu (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Mount Motchomu is a mountain in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 370 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | モッチョム岳 |
| Location | Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 370 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 494 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 676 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 940 m |
| Coordinates | 30.26056, 130.56472 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
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Nearby places
- Senpiro Falls – Waterfall, about 2 km away
- Onoaida Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Yakushima Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Mount Kuromi – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Hirauchi Kaichū Onsen – Hot spring, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.