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KitamiMorioka

Kitami to Morioka by train

Morioka lies 510 km (317 mi) south-west of Kitami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 622 km (386 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KitamiMorioka
CountryJapanJapan
Population119,135290,700
Elevation79 m (259 ft)138 m (453 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordItoshino Station, Hiushinai Station, Higashi-Ainonai StationMorioka Station, Aoyama Station, Kuriyagawa Station
Postal codes157-0067438-0832–470-2101

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Common questions

How far is Morioka from Kitami?

510 km (317 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitami; by road roughly 622 km (386 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kitami to Morioka by train?

About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kitami and Morioka?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.