Wakkanai, Hokkaido Travel｜Food and Culture Guide

🌟Highlights:

Wakkanai, the northernmost city in Japan, is a great destination to explore Hokkaido with its rich natural scenery and authentic cuisine.

🚗Transportation:

• Plane: Fly from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Wakkanai Airport in about 1 hour and 55 minutes; from Sapporo, it takes about 55 minutes. However, please note that the weather in Hokkaido is unpredictable, and heavy snow and strong winds may affect flights.

• Train: Take the JR train from Sapporo to Wakkanai, with picturesque scenery along the way, but it takes a long time, about 4 to 5.5 hours.

🏞️Must-see attractions:

• Cape Soya: The northernmost point of Japan, a must-see spot.

• White Road: A beautiful road near Cape Soya, paved with crushed scallop shells, with stunning scenery.

• Cape Noshappu: The best place to watch the sunrise and sunset, with no obstructions, you can watch the sunrise and sunset up close.

🍜Local cuisine:

• Scallops: A specialty of Wakkanai, fresh and sweet, large, raw, and grilled are all excellent.

• Seafood rice bowl: Rich and luxurious, a delicious experience to satisfy your appetite.

🏨Accommodation recommendation:

Hotel Sphene Wakkanai, a 3.5-star hotel, offers a comfortable stay and a variety of entertainment facilities, such as a fitness center, bar, etc. Within walking distance to nearby attractions such as Kitacolor, Yume-shokukan Kita Ichiba, etc.

💡Tips:

• Check the weather in advance and prepare for your trip.

• Wakkanai Airport has a connecting bus service, the fare is 700 yen, and cash is required.

• Wakkanai Station and Airport have taxi services, which are convenient and fast.

Come to Wakkanai and experience the unique charm of this city!