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KitamiŌshū

Kitami to Ōshū by train

Ōshū lies 566 km (352 mi) south-west of Kitami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 690 km (429 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

KitamiŌshū

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KitamiŌshū
CountryJapanJapan
Population119,135112,937
Elevation79 m (259 ft)36 m (118 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordItoshino Station, Hiushinai Station, Higashi-Ainonai StationMizusawa Station, Maesawa Station, Rikuchū-Orii Station

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Common questions

How far is Ōshū from Kitami?

566 km (352 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitami; by road roughly 690 km (429 mi).

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

About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kitami and Ōshū?

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

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.