Mount Poroshiri: Day Trip from Sapporo (115 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Poroshiri is a mountain in Biratori, Hokkaido, about 115 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 | 幌尻岳 |
| Location | Biratori, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hiranogawa Signal Base – about 32.1 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 115 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 519 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 822 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Elevation | 2,053 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 42.71944, 142.68278 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hiranogawa Signal Base, about 32.1 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 (幌尻岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Tottabetsu – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Kitatottabetsu – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Nukabira – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Futamata – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Mount Kamui (Niikappu-Kasai) – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.