Driving from Tokyo to Hirakata
Hirakata lies 380 km (236 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 463 km (288 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tokyo | Hirakata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 406,331 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Tokyo to Hirakata
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Staying in Hirakata
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Hirakata. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2). Guests have left 1,103 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hirakata
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Common questions
How far is Hirakata from Tokyo?
380 km (236 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo; by road roughly 463 km (288 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Hirakata by car?
About 5 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Hirakata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hirakata?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Hirakata, 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.