Aurora Tower (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Aurora Tower is a tower in Nemuro, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 363 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Tower |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 望郷の塔 |
| Location | Nemuro, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nemuro Station – about 19.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 363 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 704 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1000 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 43.38508, 145.80839 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://tower-of-nostalgia.or.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nemuro Station, about 19.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (望郷の塔) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nosappumisaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, less than 1 km away
- Signalny – Island, about 4 km away
- Tanfiliev Island – Island, about 10 km away
- Kotohira Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 18 km away
- Bentenjima – Island, about 19 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.