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Lake Tōro (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Lake Tōro is a lake in Shibecha, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 260 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Lake Tōro
Photo: User:欅, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeLake
Name in Japanese塘路湖
LocationShibecha, Hokkaido
Nearest station (straight line)Tōro Station – about 4.3 km
From Sapporo Stationabout 260 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 625 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 926 km (straight line)
Coordinates43.15000, 144.55000
MapOpen in Google Maps

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