Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wakkanai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wakkanai

Wakkanai in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wakkanai in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4156
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

Car

Another option to get to Wakkanai is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 262 km from Wakkanai. You’ll find branches of Times and Budget, among others, in Sapporo.

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.

Car

Another option to get to Wakkanai is to pick up a car hire from Sapporo, which is about 262 km from Wakkanai. You’ll find branches of Times and Budget, among others, in Sapporo.

Airports near Wakkanai

WKJWakkanai
RISRishiri

Airlines serving Wakkanai

ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Wakkanai

Most booked hotels in Wakkanai

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Dormy Inn Wakkanai
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,408+
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Hotel Miyuki
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,961+
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Wakkanai Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 7,409+
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Hiring a car in Wakkanai

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Wakkanai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Wakkanai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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