Day trip from Kitakyushu to Kirishima
Kirishima lies 235 km (146 mi) south of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 235 km (146 mi) apart, Kirishima is a realistic day trip from Kitakyushu: about 3 h 49 min each way by road.
| Kitakyushu | Kirishima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 123,205 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kirishima
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Staying in Kirishima
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Common questions
How far is Kirishima from Kitakyushu?
235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, south of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 287 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Kirishima by road?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Kirishima?
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 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.