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As Japan's farthest north major port, the Wakkanai Port serves as a base for logistics in northern Hokkaido, as well as for coastal and offshore fishing. It also serves an important role as a transport hub connecting Rishiri Island, Rebun Island, and Sakhalin by ferry. It is blessed by bountiful ocean and land resources all around, and has an alluring natural beauty, starting with the Soya Hill. The North Breakwater Dome, a symbol of the port, was constructed in 1936 as a breakwater. It was designated as a heritage of Hokkaido because of its structure which is reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture. It has no parallel anywhere else in the world.
Wakkanai is Japan's premier spot for North Pacific giant octopus fishing. Fresh octopus leg, sliced thinly through the fibers,...
Around JR Wakkanai Station, you can buy local products exclusive to Wakkanai.
The Shiroimichi Soya Hills Footpath Course is part of the footpath course on Soya Hills periglacial lands, which was des...
The Wakkanai Minato Antarctic Festival is a major event showcasing Wakkanai's short summer. Activities include Wakkanai ...
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Location | 3-13-15,Chuo,Wakkanai,Hokkaido,097-8686 | |
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Nearest major airport | Wakkanai Airport(Car or Bus 35 minute ) | |
Nearest major train station | JR Hokkaido Soya Line Wakkanai Station(Car or Foot or Bus 15 minute ) | |
Nearest major bus station | Soya Bus Wakkanai station square terminal(Car or Foot or Bus 15 minute ) | |
Berth | Suehiro wharf east quay | |
Tenpoku No.1 wharf North quay | ||
Tenpoku No.1 wharf West quay | ||
Tenpoku No.1 wharf East quay | ||
Tenpoku No.2 wharf West quay | ||
Service | Tourist information | |
Port management | Ports and Airports Section, City of Wakkanai | |
TEL | 0162-23-6482 | |
kouwan@city.wakkanai.lg.jp | ||
Related links | http://www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp/ (Link to an external website) |