Day trip from Kobe to Izumo
Izumo lies 232 km (144 mi) west of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 232 km (144 mi) apart, Izumo is a realistic day trip from Kobe: about 3 h 47 min each way by road.
| Kobe | Izumo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 172,775 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 044-0064–925-0215 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Izumo
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Staying in Izumo
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Common questions
How far is Izumo from Kobe?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, west of Kobe; by road roughly 284 km (176 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Izumo by road?
About 3 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Izumo?
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.