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.

Genkai Island
Native name:
玄界島
Genkai-jima
Genkai Island
Genkai Island is located in Japan
Genkai Island
Genkai Island
Geography
LocationGenkai Sea
Coordinates33°41′24″N 130°14′0″E
Area1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Coastline4.4 km (2.73 mi)
Highest elevation217.9 m (714.9 ft)
Highest pointMt.Tōmi (遠見山, Tōmi-yama)
Administration
Japan
PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture
CityFukuoka City
WardNishi-ku
Additional information
Official websiteGenkai-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]

References

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