Shinjima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Shinjima is a island in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 221 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 新島 |
| Location | Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ryūgamizu Station – about 11.8 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 221 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 350 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 561 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1780 |
| Coordinates | 31.61766, 130.72336 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://furusatosaisei.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ryūgamizu Station, about 11.8 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (新島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Haragosha Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 4 km away
- Aira Caldera – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Roadside station Tarumizu – Hot spring, about 7 km away
- Sakurajima – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Furusato Onsen – Hot spring, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.