Day trip from Hamamatsu to Sakai
Sakai lies 208 km (129 mi) west of Hamamatsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 208 km (129 mi) apart, Sakai is a realistic day trip from Hamamatsu: about 3 h 23 min each way by road.
| Hamamatsu | Sakai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 791,707 | 826,161 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 049-3124–088-1783 | 038-3524–999-2256 |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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.
Book a hotel in Sakai
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Common questions
How far is Sakai from Hamamatsu?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamamatsu; by road roughly 253 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamamatsu to Sakai by road?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamamatsu 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
- 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.