Located at Wakkanai’s northernmost tip, this is Japan’s northernmost point. A stone monument marking “Japan’s Northernmost Point” makes it the classic photo spot. On clear days, you can sometimes see Russia’s Sakhalin Island about 43km away, alongside sweeping views of the Sea of Okhotsk.

📍 About a 30-minute drive from central Wakkanai

A park on high ground overlooking central Wakkanai. Its “Gate of Ice and Snow” is a memorial built to honor Japanese who lost their lives in Sakhalin after World War II. The park offers quiet views over the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

📍 About a 10-minute drive from Wakkanai Station

Cape Noshappu is known for its stunning view where the Sea of Japan meets the Sea of Okhotsk, and for beautiful sunsets—Wakkanai Lighthouse is nearby as well. Facing Wakkanai Port, the “Wakkanai North Breakwater Dome” is a distinctive 427-meter arched structure whose exotic appearance makes it a popular photo spot.

📍 About a 10-minute drive from Wakkanai Station (to Cape Noshappu)

A vast grassland area near Cape Soya, characterized by rolling, wave-like hills. Rows of wind turbines fill the landscape, giving it a distinct sense of natural power. Green grasslands in summer and snowy scenery in winter offer a different face in every season.

📍 About a 10-minute drive from Cape Soya

At “Wakkanai Onsen Yasuragi no Yu,” you can soak in an open-air bath overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk—perfect for unwinding after a day of driving. On the food side, fresh seafood like Atka mackerel, sea urchin, and crab are local specialties, and Wakkanai’s own take on salted seafood ramen is another dish not to miss.

📍 Various locations around central Wakkanai

Wakkanai Port is a key departure point for ferries to Rishiri and Rebun Islands. Many travelers pass through Wakkanai on their way to these remote islands, enjoying an island getaway surrounded by grand nature.

📍 Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal