Overview
The Port of Wakkanai is a harbor in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. Its port authority is the Municipality of Wakkanai, and it is the northernmost 'major port' under Japan's Port and Harbor Act within the territory under Japan's effective control, as well as a 'designated port' under the Act on Port Regulations. It stands as a northern maritime gateway facing the town of Wakkanai.
Highlights
- ●The northernmost major port within the territory under Japan's effective control
- ●Its status as a 'designated port' under the Act on Port Regulations
- ●Operation as a harbor managed by the Municipality of Wakkanai
- ●The character of a port opening onto the northern sea
History
The Port of Wakkanai is a harbor said to originate in 1780. Located in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, it includes the Ebisu district and others. Designated a 'major port' under the Port and Harbor Act and a 'designated port' under the Act on Port Regulations, it is known as the northernmost harbor within the territory under Japan's effective control. The port is managed by the Municipality of Wakkanai.
Access
It lies in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, a harbor facing the town of Wakkanai. It serves as a gateway opening onto the sea in the north of Hokkaido.
Best season
The scenery of a harbor open to the sea can be enjoyed with clear views during calm-weather periods. As it is a northern port, it is worth checking the seasonal climate and preparing for the cold.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the port from the town of Wakkanai
- 2Note its location as a northernmost harbor
- 3Take in the scenery of the port opening onto the northern sea
- 4Stroll through the surrounding town
Did you know?
💡 The Port of Wakkanai is the northernmost 'major port' under the Port and Harbor Act within the territory under Japan's effective control.
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