Easy day trips from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
HomeDay Trip FinderFurther afield: Nagano

Lake Hokuryu (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Lake Hokuryu is a lake in Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 181 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

TypeLake
Name in Japanese北竜湖
LocationNagano Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Togari-Nozawaonsen Station – about 3.3 km
From Tokyo Stationabout 181 km (straight line)
From Nagoya Stationabout 238 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 264 km (straight line)
Coordinates36.90389, 138.42583
MapOpen in Google Maps

We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.

無料で見てみる →

Planning your visit

Nearby places

Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.

More places: Further afield: Nagano

Jigokudani Monkey Park (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Zenkō-ji Temple (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Chūbu-Sangaku National Park (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Nagoya
Matsushiro Castle (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Lake Nojiri (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo

Read next

Tokyo Itinerary: 3 Days for First-Time Visitors
Tokyo Itinerary: 3-Day, 5-Day and 7-Day Plans for First-Timers
Things to Do in Tokyo: A First-Timer's Guide by Train
Best Day Trips from Osaka by Train: Kyoto, Nara, Kobe & More

We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.

Read the Japan Town →