Lake Tōya: Day Trip from Sapporo (68 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Tōya is a lake in Sobetsu, Hokkaido, about 68 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 | 洞爺湖 |
| Location | Sobetsu, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Tōya Station – about 7.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 68 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 481 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 773 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 84 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,700 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 42.58333, 140.85000 |
| 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 Tōya Station, about 7.9 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 (洞爺湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Nakajima – Island, about 2 km away
- Tonoshike Nupuri – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Yosomi – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Lake Toya Hot Spring – Hot spring, about 3 km away
- Chinko Island – Island, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.