Kyoto to Kashiwa by train
Kashiwa lies 394 km (245 mi) east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 480 km (299 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Kashiwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 433,436 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | Kashiwa Station, Minami-Kashiwa Station, Shin-Kashiwa Station |
Where to book trains from Kyoto to Kashiwa
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Staying in Kashiwa
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Kashiwa. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 5,588 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kashiwa from Kyoto?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, east of Kyoto; by road roughly 480 km (299 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kashiwa by train?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Kashiwa?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kashiwa?
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Kashiwa, 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.