Day trip from Kagoshima to Ōita
Ōita lies 210 km (130 mi) north-east of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 210 km (130 mi) apart, Ōita is a realistic day trip from Kagoshima: about 3 h 25 min each way by road.
| Kagoshima | Ōita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 477,715 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ōita
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Staying in Ōita
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 18,242 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ōita
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Common questions
How far is Ōita from Kagoshima?
210 km (130 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kagoshima; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Ōita by road?
About 3 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima and Ōita?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ōita?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita, bookable on this site.
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.