Mount Oakan (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Mount Oakan is a mountain in Kushiro, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 232 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 雄阿寒岳 |
| Location | Kushiro, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mashū Station – about 24.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 232 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 640 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 942 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,370 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.45278, 144.16083 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mashū Station, about 24.8 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 (雄阿寒岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Lake Penketō – Lake, about 3 km away
- Lake Panketō – Lake, about 4 km away
- Lake Akan – Lake, about 5 km away
- Akanko Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Bankenai – Mountain, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.