Day trip from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
Iwakuni lies 34 km (21 mi) south-west of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 34 km (21 mi) apart, Iwakuni is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 33 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Iwakuni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 129,125 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 741-0062 |
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Staying in Iwakuni
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Common questions
How far is Iwakuni from Hiroshima?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hiroshima; by road roughly 41 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Iwakuni by road?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Iwakuni?
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.