Yobito Shrine (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Yobito Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 252 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 呼人神社 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yobito Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 252 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 693 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 996 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 43.96069, 144.22050 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yobito Station, about 0.4 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 (呼人神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Abashiri Sports Training Field – Park, about 1 km away
- Hokkaido Okhotsk Park – Park, about 4 km away
- Lake Abashiri – Lake, about 4 km away
- Abashiri Prison Museum – Museum, about 4 km away
- Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples – Museum, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.