Jōetsu to Kawasaki by train
Kawasaki lies 224 km (139 mi) south-east of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 274 km (170 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jōetsu | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Takada Station, Naoetsu Station, Jōetsumyōkō Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Jōetsu to Kawasaki
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Staying in Kawasaki
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 37,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawasaki from Jōetsu?
224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jōetsu; by road roughly 274 km (170 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Kawasaki by train?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Kawasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawasaki?
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki, 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.