Day trip from Akita to Hirosaki
Hirosaki lies 102 km (63 mi) north of Akita, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 102 km (63 mi) apart, Hirosaki is a realistic day trip from Akita: about 1 h 40 min each way by road.
| Akita | Hirosaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 307,672 | 168,739 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 098-5103–480-0132 | 861-2236 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hirosaki
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Staying in Hirosaki
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Common questions
How far is Hirosaki from Akita?
102 km (63 mi) in a straight line, north of Akita; by road roughly 124 km (77 mi).
How long does it take to get from Akita to Hirosaki by road?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Akita and Hirosaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.