Day trip from Hiroshima to Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi lies 93 km (58 mi) west of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 93 km (58 mi) apart, Yamaguchi is a realistic day trip from Hiroshima: about 1 h 31 min each way by road.
| Hiroshima | Yamaguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 193,966 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 027-0063–994-0101 |
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Common questions
How far is Yamaguchi from Hiroshima?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, west of Hiroshima; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Yamaguchi by road?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Yamaguchi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.