Mount Hokuchin: Day Trip from Sapporo (142 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Hokuchin is a mountain in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, about 142 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 | 北鎮岳 |
| Location | Higashikawa, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nakakoshi Station – about 19.5 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 142 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 627 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 930 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 2,244 m |
| Coordinates | 43.69278, 142.87972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nakakoshi Station, about 19.5 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 (北鎮岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Nokogiri – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Mount Naka – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Yūdoku Onsen – Hot spring, about 1 km away
- Mount Ryōun – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Pippu – Mountain, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.