Lake Nojiri (Nagano): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Tokyo
Lake Nojiri is a lake in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Tokyo, about 188 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 野尻湖 |
| Location | Shinano, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kurohime Station – about 3.1 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 188 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 220 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 284 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 657 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 300 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 36.82639, 138.22194 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kurohime Station, about 3.1 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 (野尻湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Nojiri Naumanni Museum – Museum, about 2 km away
- Myōsen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 3 km away
- Tangram Ski Circus – Ski resort, about 5 km away
- Mount Madarao – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Kurohime Fairy Tales Museum – Museum, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.