Kamome Island (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Kamome Island is a island in Esashi, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 168 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 鴎島 |
| Location | Esashi, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kikonai Station – about 33.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 168 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 406 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 689 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 41.86778, 140.11430 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kikonai Station, about 33.9 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 before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (鴎島) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ubagami Daijin-gū shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Esashi Oiwake Museum and Esashi Yama Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Esashi Town Historical Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Jōkoku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 8 km away
- Katsuyama-date – Castle, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.