Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Wakkanai

Name: Wakkanai Karafuto Museum
Address: 1-6 Minato, Wakkanai, Japan

#4 among attractions in Wakkanai

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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. ()

Coordinates: 45°24'29"N, 141°40'36"E

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1-6 MinatoWakkanai Japan

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Wakkanai Karafuto Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNW
Park
Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai
26 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.
3.2 miNW
Lighthouse
Wakkanai Lighthouse, Wakkanai
83 min walk • 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.
0.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai
23 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.
0.7 miN
Sailing, Marina
Port of Wakkanai, Wakkanai
19 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.