Shiretoko National Park (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Shiretoko National Park is a park in Shari, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 335 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Park |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 知床国立公園 |
| Location | Shari, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiretoko-Shari Station – about 53.7 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 335 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 750 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1051 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Interest among English readers | about 900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 44.16194, 145.23556 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/shiretoko/index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiretoko-Shari Station, about 53.7 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 (知床国立公園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Rusha – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Tokkarimui – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Higashi – Mountain, about 6 km away
- Seseki Onsen – Hot spring, about 6 km away
- Mount Io – Mountain, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.