Day trip from Matsue to Hiroshima
Hiroshima lies 132 km (82 mi) south-west of Matsue, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 132 km (82 mi) apart, Hiroshima is a realistic day trip from Matsue: about 2 h 9 min each way by road.
| Matsue | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 203,616 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 043-1523–712-8533 | 061-1122–944-0002 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hiroshima
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hiroshima
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Matsue?
132 km (82 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Matsue; by road roughly 161 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matsue to Hiroshima by road?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matsue and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, 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.