Driving from Sapporo to Toyama
Toyama lies 791 km (491 mi) south-west of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 965 km (599 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Toyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 415,844 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Toyama
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Staying in Toyama
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Toyama. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (31), and 1 are five-star. Across 32 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 35,993 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Toyama
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Common questions
How far is Toyama from Sapporo?
791 km (491 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sapporo; by road roughly 965 km (599 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Toyama by car?
About 12 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Toyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Toyama?
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Toyama, 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.