Genkai Island
Genkai Island (玄界島, Genkai-jima) is an island in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. The island was seriously damaged by the 2005 Fukuoka earthquake. The affected areas of the island were reconstructed by 2008.
Native name: 玄界島 Genkai-jima | |
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![]() Genkai Island | |
![]() ![]() Genkai Island | |
Geography | |
Location | Genkai Sea |
Coordinates | 33°41′24″N 130°14′0″E |
Area | 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
Coastline | 4.4 km (2.73 mi) |
Highest elevation | 217.9 m (714.9 ft) |
Highest point | Mt.Tōmi (遠見山, Tōmi-yama) |
Administration | |
Japan | |
Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
City | Fukuoka City |
Ward | Nishi-ku |
Additional information | |
Official website | Genkai-jima Official Site (in Japanese) |
Access
- Fukuoka Municipal Ferry Service (福岡市営渡船, Fukuoka Shi-ei Tosen)
- Hakata Port - Genkai Island Port[1]
- New Genkai at Genkai Island Port
References
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