Wakkanai travel guide
Wakkanai Tourism | Wakkanai Guide
You're Going to Love Wakkanai
With a population of 41’556, Wakkanai is a must-see destination in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
When to visit Wakkanai
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wakkanai in August, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Wakkanai, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Wakkanai
Plane
When flying to Wakkanai, you’ll arrive at Wakkanai (WKJ), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Train
Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Wakkanai is the busiest station in Wakkanai. Another popular train station is Wakkanai Minami-Wakkanai, located 1.5 km from the centre.