Day trip from Kitakyushu to Kurume
Kurume lies 67 km (42 mi) south-west of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 67 km (42 mi) apart, Kurume is a realistic day trip from Kitakyushu: about 1 h 5 min each way by road.
| Kitakyushu | Kurume | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 303,579 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
What to see in Kurume
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kurume City Bird Center | 154,068 | 1991 |
The busiest is Kurume City Bird Center at 154,068 visitors in 1991. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kurume
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Staying in Kurume
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Book a hotel in Kurume
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Common questions
How far is Kurume from Kitakyushu?
67 km (42 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 82 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Kurume by road?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Kurume?
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.