Day trip from Sendai to Hitachi
Hitachi lies 186 km (116 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 186 km (116 mi) apart, Hitachi is a realistic day trip from Sendai: about 3 h 2 min each way by road.
| Sendai | Hitachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 174,508 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hitachi
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Staying in Hitachi
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Book a hotel in Hitachi
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Common questions
How far is Hitachi from Sendai?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai; by road roughly 227 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Hitachi by road?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Hitachi?
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 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.