Shimonoseki to Sapporo by train
Sapporo lies 1,357 km (843 mi) north-east of Shimonoseki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shimonoseki | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 265,684 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Shin-Shimonoseki Station, Hatabu Station, Ozuki Station | Shin-Sapporo Station, Kami-Nopporo Station, Ainosato-kōen Station |
Where to book trains from Shimonoseki to Sapporo
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Staying in Sapporo
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (508), and 14 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 233,078 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sapporo from Shimonoseki?
1,357 km (843 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shimonoseki; by road roughly 1,656 km (1,029 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Sapporo by train?
About 7 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shimonoseki and Sapporo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sapporo?
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo, 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.