Driving from Ginowan to Kumamoto
Kumamoto lies 781 km (485 mi) north of Ginowan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 953 km (592 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ginowan | Kumamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 100,125 | 738,907 |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 901-2211–901-2701 | 802-0044 |
Where to book car hire from Ginowan to Kumamoto
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Staying in Kumamoto
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto. Of the 127 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 79,614 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kumamoto from Ginowan?
781 km (485 mi) in a straight line, north of Ginowan; by road roughly 953 km (592 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ginowan to Kumamoto by car?
About 11 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ginowan and Kumamoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kumamoto?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto, 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.