Okubi Island: Day Trip from Hiroshima (38 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Okubi Island is a island in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 38 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Hiroshima for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 屋久比島 |
| Location | Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akikawajiri Station – about 11.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 38 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 225 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 258 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 34.15306, 132.76694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akikawajiri Station, about 11.3 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 (屋久比島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Toyoshima – Island, about 3 km away
- Itsuki Island – Island, about 5 km away
- Kamikamagarijima – Island, about 5 km away
- Mikadoshima – Island, about 6 km away
- Ōsakishimojima – Island, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.