Day trip from Sendai to Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya lies 208 km (129 mi) south-west of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 208 km (129 mi) apart, Utsunomiya is a realistic day trip from Sendai: about 3 h 23 min each way by road.
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| Sendai | Utsunomiya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 518,757 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Utsunomiya
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Staying in Utsunomiya
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya. Of the 44 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (30), and 1 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 19,785 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Utsunomiya from Sendai?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sendai; by road roughly 254 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Utsunomiya by road?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai and Utsunomiya?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Utsunomiya?
Our booking partner lists 60 places to stay in Utsunomiya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.