Day trip from Sendai to Sakura
Sakura lies 289 km (180 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Sakura is a realistic day trip from Sendai: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Sendai | Sakura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 173,740 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 010-0042–989-2480 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sakura
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Staying in Sakura
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Common questions
How far is Sakura from Sendai?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Sakura by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Sakura?
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.