Lake Saroma

Hokkaido’s Largest Lake – Where the Iconic "Saroman Blue" Glows at Sunset

Lake Saroma is the third-largest lake in Japan and the largest in Hokkaido, stretching far from east to west. If you head to the observatory at the summit of Mt. Horoiwa, located near the center of the lake, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view that captures the full scale of this vast body of water.

From the observation deck, you’ll see the entire length of Lake Saroma, the sand spit that separates the lake from the Sea of Okhotsk, and even the distant Shiretoko mountain range—scenery you won’t find anywhere else. The lake’s unique deep blue color, often called “Saroman Blue,” alongside the shimmering Sea of Okhotsk creates an unforgettable view that will make you lose track of time.

Sunset is especially magical, as the sky and the lake are painted in colors beyond description. Around Lake Saroma, you can also enjoy local specialties like fresh scallops at nearby restaurants.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Address
北海道常呂郡佐呂間町字浪速字浪速
Telephone Number
01587-2-1200（Lake Saroma Wakka Nature Center*Contact information during closing period 0152-54-2140 (Industry Division, Tokoro General Branch Office)）
Open
Sunrise to sunset
Closed
Closed in winter (mid-November to late April)
Prices
free
Car Park
10 spaces, Free
Directions
●By car: About 20 minutes from Saroma town center
●By car: About 15 minutes from Roadside Station Saroma Lake
Website

Official site (Japanese)

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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