Day trip from Hiroshima to Kurashiki
Kurashiki lies 122 km (76 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 122 km (76 mi) apart, Kurashiki is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 1 h 59 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Kurashiki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 483,576 |
| 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 | 904-2145 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kurashiki
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Staying in Kurashiki
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Kurashiki. Of the 58 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34), and 1 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 32,781 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kurashiki from Hiroshima?
122 km (76 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 149 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Kurashiki by road?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Kurashiki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kurashiki?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Kurashiki, 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.