Day trip from Kanazawa to Matsumoto
Matsumoto lies 127 km (79 mi) east of Kanazawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 127 km (79 mi) apart, Matsumoto is a realistic day trip from Kanazawa: about 2 h 4 min each way by road.
| Kanazawa | Matsumoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 466,029 | 241,145 |
| Elevation | -1 m (-3 ft) | 593 m (1,946 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 030-0853–996-8602 | 018-0855–996-0051 |
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Staying in Matsumoto
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Common questions
How far is Matsumoto from Kanazawa?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, east of Kanazawa; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Matsumoto by road?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kanazawa and Matsumoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.