Lake Saroma (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Saroma is a lake in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 226 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | サロマ湖 |
| Location | Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Engaru Station – about 19.6 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 226 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 698 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1002 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 44.16667, 143.71667 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Engaru Station, about 19.6 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 (サロマ湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Roadside station Ai-land Yubetsu – Park, about 4 km away
- Horoiwa Yama – Mountain, about 12 km away
- Lake Komuke – Lake, about 20 km away
- Wakka Wild Flower Park – Park, about 20 km away
- Mount Iwakeshu – Mountain, about 25 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.