Niikappu mud volcano: Day Trip from Sapporo (110 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Niikappu mud volcano is a mountain in Niikappu, Hokkaido, about 110 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 | 新冠泥火山 |
| Location | Niikappu, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mukawa Station – about 39.0 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 110 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 473 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 776 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Prefectural Natural Monument |
| Coordinates | 42.37450, 142.31014 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mukawa Station, about 39.0 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 (新冠泥火山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shinhidaka Ainu Museum – Museum, about 7 km away
- Hidaka-Monbetsu Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 22 km away
- Mount Yoko – Mountain, about 23 km away
- Mount Pisenai – Mountain, about 27 km away
- Yoshitsune Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 28 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.