Yakushima (Kagoshima): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Yakushima is a island in Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 359 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 屋久島 |
| Location | Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| From Hakata Station | about 359 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 485 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 671 km (straight line) |
| Designations | World Heritage Site, Protected Forest, Ramsar site, Wilderness Area |
| Interest among English readers | about 4,800 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 30.35861, 130.52861 |
| 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.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (屋久島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Miyanoura – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Yakushima National Park – Park, about 3 km away
- Mount Kurio – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Nagata – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Kuromi – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.