Lake Notoro (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Notoro is a lake in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 251 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 能取湖 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Abashiri Station – about 9.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 251 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 701 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1004 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 44.06667, 144.15000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Abashiri Station, about 9.8 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 (能取湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tokoro Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 8 km away
- Notoro Misaki Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 9 km away
- Abashiri Prison Museum – Museum, about 10 km away
- Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum – Museum, about 10 km away
- Mount Tento – Mountain, about 10 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.