Day trip from Ibaraki to Ōtsu
Ōtsu lies 34 km (21 mi) north-east of Ibaraki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 34 km (21 mi) apart, Ōtsu is a realistic day trip from Ibaraki: about 33 min each way by road.
| Ibaraki | Ōtsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 287,730 | 345,070 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 644-0015–649-1211 | 033-0134–959-3122 |
What to see in Ōtsu
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
Where to book tours and tickets in Ōtsu
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Staying in Ōtsu
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Common questions
How far is Ōtsu from Ibaraki?
34 km (21 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ibaraki; by road roughly 41 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ibaraki to Ōtsu by road?
About 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibaraki and Ōtsu?
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.