If you're in Wakkanai, you absolutely can't miss this roadside station at Japan's northernmost tip. The location is super convenient—right next to JR Wakkanai Station. It combines a tourist info center, souvenir shop, restaurant, and bus terminal, making it a really practical and welcoming spot for travelers.

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Michi-no-Eki Wakkanai
The northernmost roadside station in Japan, perfect for picking up local specialties and gathering sightseeing information.
Located within KITAcolor — a multi-purpose complex directly connected to JR Wakkanai Station—Michi-no-Eki Wakkanai sits at the northern terminus of National Route 40 and proudly holds the title of Japan’s northernmost roadside station. It also functions as a key transport hub, housing a bus terminal with routes to Wakkanai Airport and Cape Soya, as well as long-distance services.
The facility features a tourist information center highlighting local attractions and a 24-hour restroom, making it a convenient stop for travelers, both as a transfer point and a place to rest.
Inside, the shop and dining area is ideal for quick visits between transfers. The Wakkanai Select gift shop offers carefully curated specialties from Wakkanai and across Hokkaido.
At Select Café Moccamattari, guests can relax while enjoying scenic views and savor dishes like hayashi rice made with premium Soya Black Cattle and sandwiches.
The restaurant Fujita caters to various time constraints: those with time to spare can enjoy set meals and rice bowls at tables or tatami seats, while those in a hurry can grab quick soba or udon at the counter.
Local favorite orange egg, a sweets shop, offers charming confections like Shikapan (a treat shaped like a deer antler), soft-serve ice cream, and location-exclusive desserts—perfect for a quick treat or takeaway gift.
Highlights
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The northernmost roadside station in Japan.
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Features souvenir shops and restaurants offering local specialties from Wakkanai.
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Connected to JR Wakkanai Station and a bus terminal, serving as a convenient transportation hub.
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Includes an information center introducing sightseeing highlights of Wakkanai.
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Restrooms are available 24 hours a day.
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The shop offers a curated selection of local specialties from Wakkanai and other regions of Hokkaido.
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The café is popular for its dishes featuring premium Soya Black Cattle.
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Located within KITAcolor, a multi-purpose complex directly connected to JR Wakkanai Station.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 道の駅 わっかない
- Postal Code
- 097-0023
- Address
- 2 Kaiun, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0162-29-0277
- Closed
- New Year’s holiday period.(From December 30th to January 1st)※The confectionary shop is closed every Monday
- Business Hours
- Tourist Information Center 10:00am - 6:00pm, Others Vary by facility
- Access
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(1)Directly connected to JR Soya Main Line’s Wakkanai Station.
(2)About 20 minutes by car from Wakkanai Airport. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)