Sotobanari Island (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Sotobanari Island is a island in Iriomote. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 1214 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 外離島 |
| Location | Iriomote |
| From Hakata Station | about 1214 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1399 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1615 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 24.37417, 123.71639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- 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 (外離島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Uchibanari island – Island, about 3 km away
- Atuku Island – Island, about 7 km away
- Tudumari-no-hama – Beach, about 8 km away
- Mariyudu Falls – Waterfall, about 9 km away
- Kanpirē Falls – Waterfall, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.