Okinawa (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Okinawa is a island in Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 825 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 沖縄本島 |
| Location | Okinawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tedako-Uranishi Station – about 33.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 825 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 981 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1164 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 36,800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.48333, 127.95000 |
| 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 Tedako-Uranishi Station, about 33.9 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 (沖縄本島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ginoza Municipal Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Kin-gū Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Kin Kannon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 4 km away
- Mount Onna – Mountain, about 8 km away
- Ikei Island – Island, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.