Lake Ogawara (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Ogawara is a lake in Tōhoku-machi, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 254 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 小川原湖 |
| Location | Tōhoku-machi, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kamikitachō Station – about 7.1 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 283 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 583 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 40.78333, 141.31667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kamikitachō Station, about 7.1 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 (小川原湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shūji Terayama Museum – Museum, about 6 km away
- Ane-numa – Lake, about 8 km away
- Misawa Aviation & Science Museum – Museum, about 10 km away
- Komaki Onsen – Hot spring, about 14 km away
- Takayama Uichi Memorial Museum of Art – Museum, about 15 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.