Lake Matsubara: Day Trip from Tokyo (125 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Matsubara is a lake in Koumi, Nagano Prefecture, about 125 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 松原湖 |
| Location | Koumi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Matsubarako Station – about 1.5 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 125 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 173 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 271 km (straight line) |
| Established | 887 |
| Coordinates | 36.05306, 138.45694 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Matsubarako Station, about 1.5 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 (松原湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Matsubarako Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Koumi-machi Kōgen Museum of Art – Museum, about 2 km away
- Unnokuchi Castle – Castle, about 4 km away
- Sakuuminokuchi Hot spa – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Inagoyu Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.