Sapporo to Kurashiki by train
Kurashiki lies 1,148 km (714 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,401 km (871 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sapporo | Kurashiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 483,576 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Shin-Sapporo Station, Kami-Nopporo Station, Ainosato-kōen Station | Nakashō Station, Shin-Kurashiki Station, Nishiachi Station |
Where to book trains from Sapporo to Kurashiki
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Staying in Kurashiki
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Kurashiki. Of the 58 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 32,781 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kurashiki from Sapporo?
1,148 km (714 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,401 km (871 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kurashiki by train?
About 6 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Kurashiki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kurashiki?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Kurashiki, 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.