Sapporo to Kawaguchi by bus
Kawaguchi lies 820 km (509 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,000 km (621 mi) of road.
| Sapporo | Kawaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 607,373 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Sapporo to Kawaguchi
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Staying in Kawaguchi
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Kawaguchi. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 3,323 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawaguchi from Sapporo?
820 km (509 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,000 km (621 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kawaguchi by bus?
About 14 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Kawaguchi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawaguchi?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Kawaguchi, bookable on this site.
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.