Mount Kannon (Japan): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Mount Kannon is a mountain in Hidaka Subprefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 191 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 観音岳 |
| Location | Hidaka Subprefecture |
| From Sapporo Station | about 191 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 470 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 773 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 932 m |
| Coordinates | 42.08028, 143.25917 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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Nearby places
- Lake Toyoni – Lake, about 1 km away
- Mount Sanmai – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Toyoni – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Okishimappu – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Ruchishi – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.