Sendai to Hirosaki by train
Hirosaki lies 261 km (162 mi) north of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 318 km (198 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sendai | Hirosaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 168,739 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Aoba-dōri Station, Minami-Sendai Station, Nagamachi Station | Hirosaki Station, Chūō-Hirosaki Station, Hirosaki-Higashikōmae Station |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 861-2236 |
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Common questions
How far is Hirosaki from Sendai?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north of Sendai; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Hirosaki by train?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Hirosaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.