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AkitaŌshū

Day trip from Akita to Ōshū

Ōshū lies 111 km (69 mi) south-east of Akita, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 111 km (69 mi) apart, Ōshū is a realistic day trip from Akita: about 1 h 48 min each way by road.

AkitaŌshū

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AkitaŌshū
CountryJapanJapan
Population307,672112,937
Elevation14 m (46 ft)36 m (118 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

Where to book tours and tickets in Ōshū

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Ōshū

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Common questions

How far is Ōshū from Akita?

111 km (69 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Akita; by road roughly 135 km (84 mi).

How long does it take to get from Akita to Ōshū by road?

About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Akita and Ōshū?

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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.