Driving from Sendai to Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi lies 292 km (182 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 357 km (222 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sendai | Kawaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 607,373 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 015-0051–999-5203 |
Where to book car hire from Sendai to 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 Sendai?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai; by road roughly 357 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Kawaguchi by car?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai 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.