Wakkanai Port North breakwater dome

An Architectural Beauty with a Historical Feel

Wakkanai Port Breakwater Dome was built when the North Wharf was used as a departure and arrival point for the former Sakhalin route. Intended to protect roads and railroads from the waves because of the strong winds throughout the four seasons, this impressive architectural piece became a symbol of the times as it crowded with people crossing the Sakhalin. Go and discover why this breakwater has attracted attention for its modern construction, reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture! A visit will quickly show you why it is now designated as a heritage site of Hokkaido.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒097-0023 
Address
北海道稚内市開運
Directions
●On foot: About 7 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
●By car: About 3 hours and 30 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Shibetsu Kenbuchi IC
Website

Wakkanai City

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