Day trip from Sakai to Uji
Uji lies 46 km (29 mi) north-east of Sakai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 46 km (29 mi) apart, Uji is a realistic day trip from Sakai: about 45 min each way by road.
| Sakai | Uji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 826,161 | 192,925 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 038-3524–999-2256 | 611-0021–681-0025 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Uji
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Staying in Uji
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Common questions
How far is Uji from Sakai?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sakai; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sakai to Uji by road?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sakai and Uji?
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.