Day trip from Nishi-Tokyo-shi to Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi lies 18 km (11 mi) north-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Kawaguchi is a realistic day trip from Nishi-Tokyo-shi: about 17 min each way by road.
| Nishi-Tokyo-shi | Kawaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 207,388 | 607,373 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kawaguchi
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Staying in Kawaguchi
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Kawaguchi. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 3,323 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawaguchi from Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi; by road roughly 22 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nishi-Tokyo-shi to Kawaguchi by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nishi-Tokyo-shi and Kawaguchi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawaguchi?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Kawaguchi, 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.