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Obijima (Aomori): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Obijima is a island in Sotogahama, Aomori Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 217 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

Obijima
Photo: Mugu-shisai, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TypeIsland
Name in Japanese帯島
LocationSotogahama, Aomori Prefecture
Nearest station (straight line)Minmaya Station – about 11.9 km
From Sapporo Stationabout 217 km (straight line)
From Sendai Stationabout 337 km (straight line)
From Tokyo Stationabout 623 km (straight line)
Coordinates41.26194, 140.34500
MapOpen in Google Maps

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