Yakushima National Park (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Yakushima National Park is a park in Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 362 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 屋久島国立公園 |
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 362 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 488 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 674 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2012 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 30.33731, 130.50383 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.env.go.jp/park/yakushima/index.html |
| 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.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (屋久島国立公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kurio – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Nagata – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Miyanoura – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Mount Kuromi – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Yakushima – Island, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.