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UjiSakai

Uji to Sakai by bus

Sakai lies 46 km (29 mi) south-west of Uji, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 56 km (35 mi) of road.

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CountryJapanJapan
Population192,925826,161
Elevation23 m (75 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes611-0021–681-0025038-3524–999-2256

Where to book buses from Uji to Sakai

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Staying in Sakai

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,983 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Sakai from Uji?

46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Uji; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).

How long does it take to get from Uji to Sakai by bus?

About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Uji and Sakai?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Sakai?

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Sakai, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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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.