Suwanosejima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Suwanosejima is a island in Toshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 448 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 諏訪之瀬島 |
| Location | Toshima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 448 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 593 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 786 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 29.61144, 129.70314 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
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Nearby places
- Tairajima – Island, about 19 km away
- Akusekijima – Island, about 19 km away
- Kogajajima – Island, about 30 km away
- Nakanoshima – Island, about 31 km away
- Otake – Mountain, about 31 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.