Day trip from Hiroshima to Hirakata
Hirakata lies 296 km (184 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 296 km (184 mi) apart, Hirakata is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 4 h 49 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Hirakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 406,331 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 270-0105–999-7681 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hirakata
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Staying in Hirakata
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Hirakata. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 1,103 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hirakata
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Common questions
How far is Hirakata from Hiroshima?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 362 km (225 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Hirakata by road?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Hirakata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hirakata?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Hirakata, 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.