Kotan Hachiman Shrine: Day Trip from Sapporo (33 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Kotan Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Ishikari, Hokkaido, about 33 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 古潭八幡神社 |
| Location | Ishikari, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōbetsu Station – about 16.6 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 33 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 569 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 865 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 43.35772, 141.42817 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Tōbetsu Station, about 16.6 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 (古潭八幡神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ryūtaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Toda commemoration graveyard park – Park, about 5 km away
- Atsuta Shrine (Ishikari) – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Asoiwa – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Mount Yasosuke – Mountain, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.