Shiryōkaku: Day Trip from Sapporo (146 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shiryōkaku is a castle in Hakodate, Hokkaido, about 146 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 | Castle |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 四稜郭 |
| Location | Hakodate, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Goryōkaku Station – about 3.9 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 146 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 397 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 689 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Historic Site of Japan |
| Coordinates | 41.82569, 140.77069 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Goryōkaku Station, about 3.9 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 (四稜郭) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hokkaidō Tōshō-gū – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Goryōkaku – Castle, about 3 km away
- Goryōkaku Tower – Tower, about 4 km away
- Hakodate City Northern Pacific Fishery's Document Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Hakodate Museum of Art, Hokkaido – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.