Mount Rishiri (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Mount Rishiri is a mountain in Rishiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 235 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 利尻山 |
| Location | Rishiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yūchi Station – about 35.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 235 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 770 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1063 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,721 m |
| Interest among English readers | about 400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 45.17865, 141.24192 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yūchi Station, about 35.8 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 (利尻山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park – Park, about 2 km away
- Rishiri Island – Island, about 2 km away
- Mount Pon – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Pon Yama – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Rebuntou onsen – Hot spring, about 20 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.