Lake Shirakaba: Day Trip from Tokyo (146 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Shirakaba is a lake in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, about 146 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 白樺湖 |
| Location | Chino, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Suwa Station – about 11.8 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 160 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 36.10167, 138.22944 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.shirakabako.com/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Suwa Station, about 11.8 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (白樺湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shirakabako Royal Hill – Ski resort, less than 1 km away
- Tateshina Teddy Bear Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ikenotaira Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Ikenotaira Snow Park – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Kurumayama-Kogen SKYPARK Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.