Lake Tōfutsu (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Lake Tōfutsu is a lake in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 264 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 濤沸湖 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Genseikaen Station – about 1.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 696 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 999 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Ramsar site |
| Elevation | 1 m |
| Coordinates | 43.93333, 144.40000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Genseikaen Station, about 1.4 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 (濤沸湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Koshimizu Genseikaen – Park, about 1 km away
- Lake Mokoto – Lake, about 7 km away
- Abashiri Sports Park – Park, about 13 km away
- Abashiri Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 14 km away
- Katsuragaoka Park – Park, about 14 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.