Day trip from Tokyo to Hitachi
Hitachi lies 133 km (83 mi) north-east of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 133 km (83 mi) apart, Hitachi is a realistic day trip from Tokyo: about 2 h 10 min each way by road.
| Tokyo | Hitachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 174,508 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hitachi
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Staying in Hitachi
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Common questions
How far is Hitachi from Tokyo?
133 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tokyo; by road roughly 162 km (101 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Hitachi by road?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Hitachi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.