Mount Osore (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Mount Osore is a mountain in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 200 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 恐山 |
| Location | Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ōminato Station – about 3.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 200 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 336 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 633 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 879 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 41.27900, 141.12000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://osorezan.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ōminato Station, about 3.4 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (恐山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Kamafuse – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Kamafuseyama Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 2 km away
- Mount Ozukushi – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Lake Usori – Lake, about 5 km away
- Bodai-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.