Lake Furen (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Furen is a lake in Betsukai, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 325 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 風蓮湖 |
| Location | Betsukai, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Bettoga Station – about 10.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 325 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 675 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 973 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Coordinates | 43.30000, 145.35000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Bettoga Station, about 10.9 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 (風蓮湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kinchaku – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Taka – Mountain, about 13 km away
- Lake Onnetō – Lake, about 15 km away
- Seiryū-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 19 km away
- Bentenjima – Island, about 19 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.