North Breakwater Dome, Wakkanai

Name: North Breakwater Dome
Address: 1-1 Kaiun (開運1丁目1), Wakkanai, Japan

#5 among attractions in Wakkanai

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The North Breakwater Dome is a long arched "semi-domical" structure in the port area of Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan. Rising to a height of 13.6 metres above the sea and extending some 427 metres, with seventy columns, an intercolumniation of 6 metres, and a width from column to wall of 8 metres, the form, inspired by a Roman arcade, is said to be without parallel. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°25'13"N, 141°40'50"E

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1-1 Kaiun (開運1丁目1)Wakkanai Japan

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North Breakwater Dome – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miW
Park
Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai
15 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.
0.5 miW
Sacred and religious sites
Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai
12 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.
0.9 miS
Museum
Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Wakkanai
22 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.
~860 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Port of Wakkanai, Wakkanai
5 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to North Breakwater Dome?

Nearby attractions include Port of Wakkanai, Wakkanai (5 min walk), Hokumon Jinja, Wakkanai (12 min walk), Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai (15 min walk), Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, Wakkanai (22 min walk).