Shika Island: Location & Nearest Station (15 km from Hakata Station)
Shika Island is a island in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, about 15 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Fukuoka.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 志賀島 |
| Location | Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Umi-no-Nakamichi Station – about 5.9 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 15 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 216 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 491 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.67500, 130.30000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Umi-no-Nakamichi Station, about 5.9 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 (志賀島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shikaumi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Okitsujima – Island, about 2 km away
- Nokonoshima Island Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Uminonakamichi Seaside Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Noko Island – Island, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.