Day trip from Hiroshima to Wakayama
Wakayama lies 250 km (155 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 250 km (155 mi) apart, Wakayama is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 4 h 4 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Wakayama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 356,729 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 298-0001–999-1303 |
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Staying in Wakayama
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Common questions
How far is Wakayama from Hiroshima?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Wakayama by road?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Wakayama?
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.