Day trip from Kagoshima to Kasuga
Kasuga lies 218 km (135 mi) north of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 218 km (135 mi) apart, Kasuga is a realistic day trip from Kagoshima: about 3 h 33 min each way by road.
| Kagoshima | Kasuga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 111,023 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kasuga
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Staying in Kasuga
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Common questions
How far is Kasuga from Kagoshima?
218 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north of Kagoshima; by road roughly 266 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Kasuga by road?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima and Kasuga?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.