Rausu Lighthouse (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Rausu Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Rausu, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 330 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 羅臼灯台 |
| Location | Rausu, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiretoko-Shari Station – about 46.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 330 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 738 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1039 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 44.03694, 145.21972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/01kanku/nemuro/sentei_toudai/nemuro_lh/html/rausu.htm |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiretoko-Shari Station, about 46.8 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 linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (羅臼灯台) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Eirei – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Rausu Onsen – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Mount Mitsumine – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Mount Sashirui – Mountain, about 9 km away
- Mount Rausu – Mountain, about 9 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.