Fukushima to Sakata by train
Sakata lies 140 km (87 mi) north of Fukushima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 46 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 171 km (106 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fukushima | Sakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 294,237 | 100,273 |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Fukushima Station, Kanayagawa Station, Minami-Fukushima Station | Sagoshi Station, Minamichōkai Station, Higashi-Sakata Station |
| Postal codes | 038-1211–999-7736 | 289-1754–979-1504 |
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Common questions
How far is Sakata from Fukushima?
140 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north of Fukushima; by road roughly 171 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukushima to Sakata by train?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukushima and Sakata?
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.