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Wakkanai Station
Japan's northernmost railway station, serving as a convenient hub for sightseeing in Wakkanai.
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Wakkanai Station is the famed, northernmost railway station in Japan, located on the JR Soya Main Line. It sits just a 20-minute drive up from Wakkanai Airport, a 2-minute drive from the ferry terminal, and a 40-minute drive to Cape Soya, Japan's northernmost point. Swing by here for a smattering of different sightseeing delights, a bus terminal just off the front doorstep for routes to get you going, intercity buses to Sapporo, and regular sightseeing buses. For an added perk, check out Roadside Station Wakkanai just next door, the northernmost roadside station in Japan.
Step onto the station platform to find a signpost that’s on the dot as Japan's northernmost station, and from the ticket gates, you can see a sign marking the "northernmost railway track" behind the track stopper. In front of the station, there's a monument with tracks and a stopper that were once in use, making it a popular photo spot.
The station is directly connected to Kitakara, a retail multiplex for local specialties, cafes, restaurants, a cinema complex, and a convenience store. There’s even a tourist information corner and office onsite making it a handy stop for anything, even outside of hopping on the train.
Highlights
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Japan's northernmost JR railway station.
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The signposts and monuments indicating the northernmost point are popular photo spots.
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Adjacent to a roadside station and complex (with dining, shopping, a cinema, and tourist information).
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A five-minute walk to the Breakwater Dome from the station.
Photos
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![Wakkanai Station serves as a perfect base for sightseeing in Wakkanai.]()
Wakkanai Station serves as a perfect base for sightseeing in Wakkanai.
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![The sign indicating the northernmost railway track.]()
The sign indicating the northernmost railway track.
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![The platform features a signpost marking it as Japan's northernmost station.]()
The platform features a signpost marking it as Japan's northernmost station.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Not available at the station, but available at the tourist association.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes, within Kitakara.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, available at Kitakara and the roadside station, as well as in the station's waiting area.
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How long does it take to get to Asahikawa and Sapporo?
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About 3 hours and 40 minutes to Asahikawa, and about 5 hours and 10 minutes to Sapporo (via express train).
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What are the station's business hours?
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From 6:10 AM to 5:45 PM.
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Is the station accessible at night?
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The station is locked from around midnight to around 5 AM.
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How far is it from Japan's southernmost station?
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It is 3,068.4 km from Nishi-Oyama Station on the Ibusuki Makurazaki Line (JR Kyushu).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 稚内駅
- Postal Code
- 097-0022
- Address
- 3-6 Chuo, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0162-23-2583
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- 6:10am - 5:45pm
- Admission
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An admission ticket (200 yen) is required to enter the station (free outside of business hours; commemorative tickets are also available).
*Admission is free if not entering the platform. - Access
- About 20 minutes by car from Wakkanai Airport.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)