Lake Hokuryu (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
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.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北竜湖 |
| Location | Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Togari-Nozawaonsen Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 181 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 238 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 36.90389, 138.42583 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Togari-Nozawaonsen Station, about 3.3 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 (北竜湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Kosuge Shrine, Iiyama – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Nozawa Onsen – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Kenmei-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Iiyama Yutaki Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Togari Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.