Lake Utonai: Day Trip from Sapporo (51 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Lake Utonai is a lake in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, about 51 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 | ウトナイ湖 |
| Location | Tomakomai, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uenae Station – about 2.5 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 51 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 499 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 798 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 42.69889, 141.71111 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Uenae Station, about 2.5 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 (ウトナイ湖) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Benten Numa – Lake, about 8 km away
- Tarumaezan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 10 km away
- Tomakomai Midorigaoka Park – Park, about 11 km away
- Tomakomai City Museum – Museum, about 11 km away
- Mount Koroi – Mountain, about 11 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.