Day trip from Tokyo to Sayama
Sayama lies 31 km (19 mi) north-west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Sayama is a realistic day trip from Tokyo: about 30 min each way by road.
| Tokyo | Sayama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 160,843 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sayama
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Staying in Sayama
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Common questions
How far is Sayama from Tokyo?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo; by road roughly 38 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sayama by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Sayama?
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.