Lake Akan (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Akan is a lake in Kushiro, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 227 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 阿寒湖 |
| Location | Kushiro, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Biruwa Station – about 29.7 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 227 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 637 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 940 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Elevation | 420 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.45167, 144.09861 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Biruwa Station, about 29.7 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 (阿寒湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Akanko Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Mount Utaunnai – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Oakan – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Hakuto – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Fuppushi – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.