Wakkanai Lighthouse, Wakkanai

Name: Wakkanai Lighthouse
Address: Wakkanai, Japan

#2 among attractions in Wakkanai

Lighthouse

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Wakkanai Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the city of Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan. Rising to a height of 42.7 metres, it is the tallest lighthouse on the island and the second tallest in Japan, after Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo. The old Wakkanai Lighthouse was built in 1900 in the hills above, but was forced to relocate after the area was taken over for a US base, the site now occupied by a JGSDF radar station. This first lighthouse provided one of the locations for the filming of Shochiku's 1957 Times of Joy and Sorrow. Wakkanai Lighthouse was rebuilt to the same height in its current location in 1966. With its vibrant red and white stripes, the lighthouse is today a symbol of Cape Noshappu and is made accessible to the general public by Wakkanai Coast Guard from the start of Golden Week each year. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'58"N, 141°38'43"E

Address

Wakkanai Japan

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Wakkanai

Day trips

Wakkanai Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wakkanai Park, Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Port of Wakkanai.

2.3 miSE
Park
Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai
58 min walk • Nestled in the northernmost city of Japan, Wakkanai Park offers a serene escape with a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. The park, located in Wakkanai, serves as a tranquil oasis and a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
2.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai
61 min walk • Hokumon Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan. In Tenmei 5, Matsumae Domain trader and agent Murayama Denbee is said to have founded the small shrine of Sōya Daijingū, enshrining Amaterasu as guardian of the north gate.
3.2 miSE
Museum
Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Wakkanai
83 min walk • Wakkanai Karafuto Museum opened in Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan in 2018. The display documents the history of Karafuto and its connections with the area and includes materials relating to the Chihaku ferry.
2.8 miSE
Sailing, Marina
Port of Wakkanai, Wakkanai
72 min walk • The Port of Wakkanai is a major port located in the Municipality of Wakkanai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Sakhalin lies about 62.81 kilometers to the north. Many ferries that go/come to/from Rishiri Island, Rebun Island and Sakhalin in Russia stop.

Wakkanai Lighthouse, Wakkanai

Facts and practical information

Wakkanai Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai

Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai

Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Wakkanai

Port of Wakkanai, Wakkanai