Location & Surroundings
Mukae Shima is an island in Kagawa, Japan, at 57 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tamano, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Tokyo is about 535 km to the east. The nearest airport is Konan Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 向島 · Mukai Sima · Mukai-shima · Mukai-jima · Mukae-shima
Overview
Mukaejima is island in Japan — JA 香川郡直島町の直島諸島にある島.
It is located in Naoshima, Naoshima Islands, Japan.
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Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Naoshima
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 28' 0" N, 134° 0' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 57 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
向島
Weather in Mukae Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukae Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.4 | 2.3 | 37 | 80 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 119 | 77 | 1,016.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 80 | 400.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 91 | 73 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 45 | 79 | 1,018.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.8 | 41 | 76 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 84 | 71 | 1,018.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 6 | 597.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 90 | 75 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 0 | 142.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 356 | 87 | 1,018.6 | 0.29 / 0.39 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 0.3 | 290 | 81 | 1,019.3 | 1.36 / 1.75 | 1 | 137.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 2.3 | 88 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 9 | 735.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 2.3 | 267 | 80 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 89 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 284 | 83 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 0.6 | 45 | 82 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 28 | 135.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukae Shima?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukae Shima today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Mukae Shima?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Mukae Shima?
Mukae Shima is a island.
What is the elevation of Mukae Shima?
DEM 57 m.
Where is Mukae Shima located?
It is at 34.46667, 134.00333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukae Shima in?
It is in Japan.
Links
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