Day trip from Yamagata to Chiba
Chiba lies 294 km (182 mi) south of Yamagata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 294 km (182 mi) apart, Chiba is a realistic day trip from Yamagata: about 4 h 47 min each way by road.
| Yamagata | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 248,772 | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 069-1208–969-2275 | 427-0001 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chiba
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Staying in Chiba
Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48), and 3 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 55,467 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Chiba
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Common questions
How far is Chiba from Yamagata?
294 km (182 mi) in a straight line, south of Yamagata; by road roughly 358 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yamagata to Chiba by road?
About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yamagata and Chiba?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chiba?
Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba, bookable on this site.
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.