Lake Tateshina: Day Trip from Tokyo (142 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Tateshina is a lake in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, about 142 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 | 蓼科湖 |
| Location | Chino, Nagano Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chino Station – about 11.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 158 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 36.05028, 138.25889 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chino Station, about 11.4 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 (蓼科湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Yokoya Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Barakura English Garden – Garden, about 2 km away
- Tateshina Amusement Aquarium – Park, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.