Lake Kussharo (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Kussharo is a lake in Teshikaga, 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.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 屈斜路湖 |
| Location | Teshikaga, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kawayu-Onsen Station – about 10.0 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 249 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 662 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 965 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 121 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.61667, 144.33333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kawayu-Onsen Station, about 10.0 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 (屈斜路湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nakajima – Island, about 3 km away
- Tosamoshibe – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Oyakotsu – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Nifushioyakotsu – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Teshikaga Town Kussharo Kotan Ainu Museum – Museum, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.