Shōwa-shinzan: Day Trip from Sapporo (71 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Shōwa-shinzan is a mountain in Sobetsu, Hokkaido, about 71 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 | 昭和新山 |
| Location | Sobetsu, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nagawa Station – about 6.5 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 71 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 476 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 769 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1944 |
| Designations | Natural Monument of Japan, Special Natural Monument |
| Elevation | 398 m |
| Coordinates | 42.54250, 140.86444 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nagawa Station, about 6.5 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 (昭和新山) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Mount Usu – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Mount Yosomi – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Lake Toya Hot Spring – Hot spring, about 5 km away
- Lake Tōya – Lake, about 5 km away
- Chinko Island – Island, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.