Shikine-jima: Day Trip from Tokyo (159 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shikine-jima is a island in Niijima, Tokyo, about 159 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 式根島 |
| Location | Niijima, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Izukyū Shimoda Station – about 46.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 159 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 233 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 324 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.32556, 139.21167 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Izukyū Shimoda Station, about 46.3 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 (式根島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kanbiki – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Tōyō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tomari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Jinata Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Daisan Ōji Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.