Day trip from Sōka to Chūō
Chūō lies 19 km (12 mi) south of Sōka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 19 km (12 mi) apart, Chūō is a realistic day trip from Sōka: about 18 min each way by road.
| Sōka | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 249,645 | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 340-0043–959-2436 | 010-0443–999-3796 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chūō
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Staying in Chūō
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Sōka?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line, south of Sōka; by road roughly 23 km (14 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sōka to Chūō by road?
About 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sōka and Chūō?
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.