Day trip from Hiroshima to Minato
Minato lies 249 km (155 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 249 km (155 mi) apart, Minato is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 4 h 3 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Minato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 375,339 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 037-0035–986-0011 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Minato
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Staying in Minato
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Common questions
How far is Minato from Hiroshima?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Minato by road?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Minato?
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.