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Japan · Shiga

Youkaichi: how to get there and around

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Youkaichi is a city of 112,819 people in Japan (Shiga), 124 m (407 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population112,819
Elevation124 m (407 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyYen (JPY)
Dialling code+81
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates35.116, 136.198
Youkaichi

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Daylight in Youkaichi runs from about 9 h 50 min a day in late December to 14 h 34 min in late June (computed for 35.12° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Youkaichi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 78 km), Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base (NKM, 68 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Youkaichi?

Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Youkaichi?

About 112,819 people live in Youkaichi (GeoNames).

What time zone is Youkaichi in?

Asia/Tokyo, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Youkaichi?

The Yen (JPY). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Youkaichi?

Tokyo (323 km), Yokohama (315 km), Osaka (79 km), Nagoya (65 km), Kawasaki (322 km).

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.