Day trip from Kawasaki to Hitachi
Hitachi lies 146 km (91 mi) north-east of Kawasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 146 km (91 mi) apart, Hitachi is a realistic day trip from Kawasaki: about 2 h 23 min each way by road.
| Kawasaki | Hitachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 174,508 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hitachi
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Staying in Hitachi
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Common questions
How far is Hitachi from Kawasaki?
146 km (91 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kawasaki; by road roughly 179 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kawasaki to Hitachi by road?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kawasaki and Hitachi?
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.