Wakkanai Park

City of Wakkanai can be seen from Wakkanai Park which is up the hill or from Centennial Tower which offers a clear view of entire city and also the island of Rishiri. While Wakkanai was just a getaway to the island of Rishiri and Rebun I had a very pleasant stay here. It is quiet and clean with the freshest air! While there isn't much other than a fishing industry here it is here I realized that Japanese had it good as a citizen more than any other parts of the world. We know there are inequalities as a citizen in most part of the world in that the richer cities or sectors of a country will have it better than others in term of basic infrastructure and communal facilities. Not so much in Japan though, even the most remote places its citizen enjoys the same basic services as other parts of the country. That's quite a feat as far as I am concerned. One won't feel one is lacking even if one is few thousand miles away from the core of civilization (as in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto). I think that sums up why Japanese are contented and law abiding no matter where they live! They even queue for basic necessities after a tsunami where they have lost everything they possess! No other country has such discipline and order in its citizens!
City of Wakkanai can be seen from Wakkanai Park which is up the hill or from Centennial Tower which offers a clear view of entire city and also the island of Rishiri. While Wakkanai was just a getaway to the island of Rishiri and Rebun I had a very pleasant stay here. It is quiet and clean with the freshest air! While there isn't much other than a fishing industry here it is here I realized that Japanese had it good as a citizen more than any other parts of the world. We know there are inequalities as a citizen in most part of the world in that the richer cities or sectors of a country will have it better than others in term of basic infrastructure and communal facilities. Not so much in Japan though, even the most remote places its citizen enjoys the same basic services as other parts of the country. That's quite a feat as far as I am concerned. One won't feel one is lacking even if one is few thousand miles away from the core of civilization (as in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto). I think that sums up why Japanese are contented and law abiding no matter where they live! They even queue for basic necessities after a tsunami where they have lost everything they possess! No other country has such discipline and order in its citizens!

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Teshio Onsen Yubae

Teshio Onsen Yubae

3 out of 5
Price was ￥28,548, price is now ￥26,872 per person
￥26,872
per person
Feb 26 - Feb 28
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Nagoya (NGO) to Wakkanai (WKJ)
8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
Very quiet town. There is a curfew for this hotel and I think it is for the safety for all the guests in the hotel. Facilities itself, very limited washing machine and dryer. So I reckon it is better to plan your time well. The bath Onsen was basic.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai

Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai

3.5 out of 5
Price was ￥48,493, price is now ￥40,524 per person
￥40,524
per person
Apr 10 - Apr 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sapporo (CTS) to Wakkanai (WKJ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (504 reviews)
Enjoyable stay, clean, well appointed room, really comfortable bed. The main downsides were the lack of heating which wasn't communicated until we arrived and a rather expensive, though good, breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
Price was ￥42,440, price is now ￥36,550 per person
￥36,550
per person
Apr 10 - Apr 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sapporo (CTS) to Wakkanai (WKJ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (625 reviews)
Lovely and comfortable stay - breakfast was worth the extra fee, boasting a bountiful buffet of fresh sashimi, delicious side dishes, comforting soups and freshly-cooked rice in addition to other usual fare like bread, yoghurt and fruits. Rooms were on the small side, but perfectly serviceable. The public baths are fantastic, and there are 3 washers + 3 dryers per gender in the public bath area. There’s also free ice cream and yoghurt drinks for after your bath, be it morning/night! Location is just a short walk away from the JR station/bus terminal, and throwing distance from 3 car rental agencies. It’s a 15-minute walk from the ferry terminal, but in the early AM (when the first ferry leaves), it’s a nice walk in summer. Love the Dormy Inn series, would always come back!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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Soya Misaki

Soya Misaki

Learn about the local history of Wakkanai with a stop at Soya Misaki. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and countryside.

Soya Misaki
Mount Rishiri

Mount Rishiri

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rishiri during your travels in Rishiri. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Mount Rishiri

Hokumon Shrine

After visiting Hokumon Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wakkanai. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

Hokumon Shrine

Shingonji Temple

After visiting Shingonji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wakkanai. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

Shingonji Temple

Wakkanai Fukko Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wakkanai Fukko Market during your stay in Wakkanai. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.

Wakkanai Fukko Market

Wakkanai Karafuto Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wakkanai Karafuto Museum during your trip to Wakkanai. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Wakkanai Karafuto Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Wakkanai Park

Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring

Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring

3 out of 5
2-7-13, Chuo Wakkanai Hokkaido
Dormy Inn Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring
Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai

Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai

3.5 out of 5
Kaiun 1-2-2 Wakkanai Hokkaido
Surfeel Hotel Wakkanai
The Stay Wakkanai- Hostel

The Stay Wakkanai- Hostel

1 out of 5
2 Chome 12-16 Central Wakkanai Hokkaido
The Stay Wakkanai- Hostel
Hotel Saharin

Hotel Saharin

3 out of 5
1-5-5 Chuo Wakkanai Hokkaido
Hotel Saharin
Hotel Miyuki

Hotel Miyuki

2.5 out of 5
Wakkanai Wakkanai Hokkaido
Hotel Miyuki
Hotel Okabe Shiosaitei

Hotel Okabe Shiosaitei

3 out of 5
1-5-16 Chuo Wakkanai Hokkaido
Hotel Okabe Shiosaitei
Stay without meals 4 minutes walk from Wakkanai / Wakkanai Hokkaidō

Stay without meals 4 minutes walk from Wakkanai / Wakkanai Hokkaidō

Wakkanai Hokkaidō
Stay without meals 4 minutes walk from Wakkanai / Wakkanai Hokkaidō
Wakkanai Sun Hotel

Wakkanai Sun Hotel

3 out of 5
Chuo 3-7-16 Wakkanai Hokkaido
Wakkanai Sun Hotel
Ryokan Yamaichi

Ryokan Yamaichi

2.5 out of 5
Minato 2-chome 1-13 Wakkanai
Ryokan Yamaichi
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