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Wakkanai Port(area:HOKKAIDO/HOKKAIDO)

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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.

Port Area Tourist Information

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Dining

Shabu-shabu of octopus

Wakkanai is Japan's premier spot for North Pacific giant octopus fishing. Fresh octopus leg, sliced thinly through the fibers,...

Dining

Around JR Wakkanai Station

Around JR Wakkanai Station, you can buy local products exclusive to Wakkanai.

Main Attractions

soya hill foot path course white way

The Shiroimichi Soya Hills Footpath Course is part of the footpath course on Soya Hills periglacial lands, which was des...

Topics

All the Wakkanai and South Pole festival

The Wakkanai Minato Antarctic Festival is a major event showcasing Wakkanai's short summer. Activities include Wakkanai ...

Port Information

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Location 3-13-15,Chuo,Wakkanai,Hokkaido,097-8686 map
Nearest major airport Wakkanai Airport(Car or Bus 35 minute ) map
Nearest major train station JR Hokkaido Soya Line Wakkanai Station(Car or Foot or Bus 15 minute ) map
Nearest major bus station Soya Bus Wakkanai station square terminal(Car or Foot or Bus 15 minute ) map
Berth Suehiro wharf east quay map
Tenpoku No.1 wharf North quay map
Tenpoku No.1 wharf West quay map
Tenpoku No.1 wharf East quay map
Tenpoku No.2 wharf West quay map
Service Tourist informationmap
Port management Ports and Airports Section, City of Wakkanai  
TEL 0162-23-6482  
E-MAIL kouwan@city.wakkanai.lg.jp  
Related links http://www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp/ (Link to an external website)  

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