Hirosaki to Ōshū by train
Ōshū lies 172 km (107 mi) south of Hirosaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 57 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 210 km (131 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hirosaki | Ōshū | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 168,739 | 112,937 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hirosaki Station, Chūō-Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki-Higashikōmae Station | Mizusawa Station, Maesawa Station, Rikuchū-Orii Station |
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Common questions
How far is Ōshū from Hirosaki?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south of Hirosaki; by road roughly 210 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hirosaki to Ōshū by train?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hirosaki and Ōshū?
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.