Day trip from Kusatsu to Nara-shi
Nara-shi lies 40 km (25 mi) south of Kusatsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 40 km (25 mi) apart, Nara-shi is a realistic day trip from Kusatsu: about 39 min each way by road.
| Kusatsu | Nara-shi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 143,913 | 367,353 |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Nara-shi
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Common questions
How far is Nara-shi from Kusatsu?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south of Kusatsu; by road roughly 48 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kusatsu to Nara-shi by road?
About 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kusatsu and Nara-shi?
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.