Wakkanai

Wakkanai straddles the northern coastal divide between the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk in Hokkaido Prefecture, a position that has made it Japan’s northernmost city and a maritime link to the surrounding islands. Ferries from its port connect with Rishiri and Rebun, while Mount Rishiri’s volcanic cone can appear across the water on clear days. Cape Soya, within the city’s municipal area, marks Japan’s northernmost point; Sakhalin is sometimes visible beyond the strait. Wakkanai Park’s Gate of Ice and Snow commemorates those connected with Japan’s former Karafuto territory. Browse other webcams across Hokkaido Prefecture to place Wakkanai’s northern coastline in a wider geographic context.

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