Driving from Iwata to Kyoto
Kyoto lies 195 km (121 mi) west of Iwata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 237 km (147 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Iwata | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 166,672 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Iwata to Kyoto
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Staying in Kyoto
Our booking partner lists 3,110+ places to stay in Kyoto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (422), and 76 are five-star. Across 782 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 858,463 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kyoto
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Common questions
How far is Kyoto from Iwata?
195 km (121 mi) in a straight line, west of Iwata; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iwata to Kyoto by car?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iwata and Kyoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kyoto?
Our booking partner lists 3,110+ places to stay in Kyoto, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.