Destination Guide: Wakkanai (Hokkaido, Wakkanai Shi) in Japan

Wakkanai
in Wakkanai Shi of Hokkaido, Japan

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Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 45.409 and 141.674 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 45° 24' 33" and E 141° 40' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:: Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:: Japanese
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:18 PM (Thursday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 4:30 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Grytviken
References: This place on Wikipedia; This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Wakkanai

Wakkanai in Wakkanai Shi (Hokkaido) with it's 41,556 habitants is located in Japan about 680 mi (or 1,094 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wakkanai is now 08:18 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Wakkanai. The closest airport in Japan is Wakkanai Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nayoro, Shibetsu, Rumoi, Fukagawa and Asahikawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature	6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature	8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature	8°C / 46 °F
	11%
Air Humidity	91%
Air Pressure	1003 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Broken clouds, strong breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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(RYOKAN) Wafu Pension Fujimon

Address
1,9 mi
5, FUJIMI, WAKKANAI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 097 0027, JAPAN.
970027 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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ANA Crowne Plaza WAKKANAI

Address
0,5 mi
1-2-2 Kaiun
0970023 WAKKANAI, HOKKAIDO
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Dormy Inn Wakkanai

Address
0,6 mi
2-7-13, Chuo,
097-0022 Wakkanai
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00

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(RYOKAN) Ryokan Yamaichi

Address
0,2 mi
2 1 13, Minato, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido 097 0021, Japan.
970021 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

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Hotel New Chiko

Address
0,7 mi
1 4 26, DAIKOKU, WAKKANAI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 097 0005, JAPAN.
970005 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Chiisana Hotel Akari

Address
3,0 mi
2 8, NOSHAPPU, WAKKANAI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 097 0026, JAPAN.
970026 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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(RYOKAN) Onsen Minshuku Kitanoyado

Address
1,8 mi
4 1487, FUJIMI, WAKKANAI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 097 0027, JAPAN.
970027 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Wakkanai Hotel Misono

Address
1,0 mi
2 7 15, Daikoku, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido 097 0005, Japan.
970005 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Wakkanai Grand Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
2 13 11, Daikoku, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido 097 0005, Japan.
970005 Daiko-Ku,,Wakkanai-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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(RYOKAN) Ryokan Iwaki

Address
0,8 mi
1 3 1, Daikoku, Wakkanai city, Hokkaido 097 0005, Japan.
970005 Wakkanai Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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稚内駅ビル「キタカラ」グランドオープン! @北海道稚内市 Wakkanai railway station in Wakkanai Hokkaido

Published: May 01, 2012
Length: 38:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 北海道ファンマガジン

2012年4月29日に、稚内駅ビル「キタカラ」がグランドオープンしました。 http://pucchi.net/hokkaido/funlog/201204kitacolor.php.

スーパー宗谷2号日本最北端の駅を発車 JR稚内駅(宗谷本線) 2012.6.17

Published: June 22, 2012
Length: 10:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: whitewing681 [Travel Aviation Railway]

The Northernmost Station of Japan "Wakkanai Station" and Limited Express "Super Soya No.2" 2012.6.17 JR北海道稚内駅北海道稚内市 Wakkanai Station. Hokkaido, JAPAN JR宗谷本線(旭川...

[HD]稚内駅の駅そば/A soba noodle Shop of Wakkanai Station

Published: September 05, 2010
Length: 48:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Masaharu Aono

稚内駅の駅そば/A soba noodle Shop of Wakkanai Station.

Wakkanai Вакканай. Анс.Калина на свадьбе日本稚内

Published: October 28, 2010
Length: 30:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ostrov Sakhalin

Выступление ансамбля Калина на японской свадьбе в г.Вакканай.

Christmas　2012 Hokkaido Japan Wakkanai city

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 11:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: matsubon7

Christmas - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/%E9%9B%AA-%E7%A8%9A%E5%86%85.

Wakkanai 日本稚内サハリンカン 2003 (2)

Published: October 24, 2010
Length: 46:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ostrov Sakhalin

Since 2006 the institution does not work. С 2006 года Сахалин кан не работает.

日本最北の踏切を渡る宗谷本線キハ54

Published: March 22, 2010
Length: 56:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HQKQ

名寄からの普通列車が稚内に到着します。 The passing cars are JR Hokkaido series DC54. This is the Soya line, local train bound for Wakkanai. Taken near Wakkanai station,...

第12回YOSAKOIソーラン祭り　北・北海道支部大会　最北烈風隊

Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 50:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Fukukouichiba Wakkanai

2012年9月に北海道稚内市の稚内副港市場で行われた「第12回YOSAKOIソーラン祭り北北海道支部大会」の稚内を代表する最北烈風隊の演舞です。

第12回YOSAKOIソーラン祭り　北・北海道支部大会　夢想漣えさし

Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 31:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fukukouichiba Wakkanai

2012年9月に北海道稚内市の稚内副港市場で行われた「第12回YOSAKOIソーラン祭り北北海道支部大会」の夢想漣えさしによる演舞です。

マリオドラム第二弾　またまたたたいてみた。　　たくとぅ　＆　もりどん　ひさびさコラボ

Published: July 02, 2014
Length: 04:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 推昔音楽専門森丼

With たくとぅ。マリオドラム第一弾ふたりでたたいてみた。 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWUn5jt9J3w マリオドラム第一弾まずはひとりでたたい...

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Sōya Subprefecture

Sōya Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaidō, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 square kilometres . It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan. Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji, Rishiri District.

Located at 45.3975, 141.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Subprefectures in Hokkaido

Wakkanai Station

Wakkanai Station serves the city of Wakkanai, Hokkaidō prefecture. The station is the northern terminus of the Sōya Main Line and is also the northernmost railway station in Japan.

Located at 45.417, 141.677 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Minami-Wakkanai Station

Minami-Wakkanai Station is a railway station in Wakkanai, Hokkaidō prefecture, Japan.

Located at 45.3982, 141.683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Hokkaido Railway Company, Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Inai, Wakkanai, واكاناي, Vakkanai, Горад Ваканай, واکانای، هوکایدو, WKJ, 稚内市, 稚内, 왓카나이 시, Wakkanai-chhī, Вакканай, Вакканаи, วักกะไน, 稚內市

Wakkanai in Hokkaido
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Wakkanai
in Wakkanai Shi of Hokkaido, Japan

Delve into Wakkanai

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