Day trip from Kawasaki to Nagano
Nagano lies 186 km (116 mi) north-west of Kawasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 186 km (116 mi) apart, Nagano is a realistic day trip from Kawasaki: about 3 h 2 min each way by road.
| Kawasaki | Nagano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 372,760 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 018-1605–999-3192 | 014-0207–999-3114 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Nagano
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Staying in Nagano
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Common questions
How far is Nagano from Kawasaki?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kawasaki; by road roughly 227 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kawasaki to Nagano by road?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kawasaki and Nagano?
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.