How do you get from Sapporo to Wakkanai?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Wakkanai is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥9000 – ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 – ¥6000 and takes 5h 48m.

Can you see Russia from Wakkanai?

Geography. Japan’s northernmost point, Cape Sōya, is located in Wakkanai, which is on a peninsula jutting towards Sakhalin Island in Russia, which is 43 kilometres (27 miles) away. On a clear day, the Russian island can be easily seen.

What is the latitude of Wakkanai Japan?

45.4156° N, 141.6734° E
Wakkanai / Coordinates

What is Wakanai in Japanese?

It is a Japanese verb meaning “to know” or “to understand.” If you’re having a conversation with a Japanese person and they tell you information that you already know or understand, you can say, “分かる,” which means “I know” or “I understand.”

Where is Japan near?

About Japan

Japan shares maritime borders with PR China, North Korea, South Korea, the Philippines, Russia, Northern Mariana Islands (United States), and the Republic of China (Taiwan).