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
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]

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  New Genkai at Genkai Island Port

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