Driving from Hikone to Uji
Uji lies 57 km (35 mi) south-west of Hikone, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 52 min without stops, over roughly 70 km (43 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hikone | Uji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 113,647 | 192,925 |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Hikone to Uji
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Staying in Uji
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Common questions
How far is Uji from Hikone?
57 km (35 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hikone; by road roughly 70 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hikone to Uji by car?
About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hikone and Uji?
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.