Lake Shikotsu: Day Trip from Sapporo (35 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Shikotsu is a lake in Chitose, Hokkaido, about 35 km in a straight line from Sapporo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sapporo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 支笏湖 |
| Location | Chitose, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shadai Station – about 20.2 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 35 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 501 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 797 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 247 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 42.75000, 141.33333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shadai Station, about 20.2 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 (支笏湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Marukoma Onsen – Hot spring, about 4 km away
- Mount Fuppushi – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Eniwa – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Shikotsuko Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Mount Morappu – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.