Mount Biei: Day Trip from Sapporo (117 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Biei is a mountain in Kamikawa Subprefecture, about 117 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 | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 美瑛岳 |
| Location | Kamikawa Subprefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kami-Furano Station – about 19.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 117 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 596 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 899 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,052 m |
| Coordinates | 43.44000, 142.70639 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kami-Furano Station, about 19.4 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 (美瑛岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Biei Fuji – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Tokachi – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Bebetsu – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Oputateshike – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Kamihorokamettoku – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.