Day trip from Kobe to Shizuoka
Shizuoka lies 294 km (183 mi) east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 294 km (183 mi) apart, Shizuoka is a realistic day trip from Kobe: about 4 h 47 min each way by road.
| Kobe | Shizuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 693,389 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Shizuoka
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Staying in Shizuoka
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Shizuoka. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Across 39 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 36,926 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Shizuoka
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Common questions
How far is Shizuoka from Kobe?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, east of Kobe; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Shizuoka by road?
About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Shizuoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Shizuoka?
Our booking partner lists 70 places to stay in Shizuoka, 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.