Shimoshima Island: Day Trip from Fukuoka (143 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shimoshima Island is a island in Kumamoto Prefecture, about 143 km in a straight line from Hakata Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Fukuoka for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 下島 |
| Location | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Minamata Station – about 32.7 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 319 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 567 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 32.33333, 130.08333 |
| 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 Minamata Station, about 32.7 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 (下島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ubu island – Island, about 9 km away
- Kamimatejima Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 10 km away
- Shimoda Onsen – Hot spring, about 12 km away
- Shoura Island – Island, about 13 km away
- Yokoshima island – Island, about 15 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.