Kushiro-shitsugen National Park (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Kushiro-shitsugen National Park is a park in Kushiro, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 248 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 釧路湿原国立公園 |
| Location | Kushiro, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kushiro-Shitsugen Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 248 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 615 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 916 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Interest among English readers | about 500 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.10800, 144.40100 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/kushiro/index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kushiro-Shitsugen Station, about 3.9 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (釧路湿原国立公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Iwabokki – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Lake Takkobu – Lake, about 7 km away
- Tottori Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 11 km away
- Lake Shirarutoro – Lake, about 11 km away
- Yanagimachi Park – Park, about 12 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.