Day trip from Aomori to Yamagata
Yamagata lies 289 km (180 mi) south of Aomori, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Yamagata is a realistic day trip from Aomori: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Aomori | Yamagata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 298,394 | 248,772 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 879-1138 | 069-1208–969-2275 |
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Staying in Yamagata
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Common questions
How far is Yamagata from Aomori?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Aomori; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aomori to Yamagata by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aomori and Yamagata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.