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Lake Abashiri (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Lake Abashiri is a lake in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 249 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Lake Abashiri
Photo: 221.20 (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeLake
Name in Japanese網走湖
LocationAbashiri, Hokkaido
Nearest station (straight line)Yobito Station – about 3.6 km
From Sapporo Stationabout 249 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 692 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 995 km (straight line)
Elevation0 m
Coordinates43.97167, 144.17500
MapOpen in Google Maps
Background readingWikipedia (English)

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