Wakkanai ‒ Hokkaido’s northernmost town. Bordering the Soya Strait, Wakkanai is sorrounded by the Sea of Okhotsk to the east and Sea of Japan to the west, while also being blessed with abundant nature in the form of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park and the Soya Hills. With highs ranging from 22-28℃, the climate here is cool, comfortable, and perfect for a pleasant summer trip. Wakkanai is also the gateway to Sakhalin, which lies 43 km across the Soya Strait. Wakkanai is filled with the stories of our predecessors. In addition to sightseeing, there are countless activities as well as gastronomic delights and hot springs to be enjoyed. It’s an ideal location from which to base your travels in the northern Hokkaido area. So, bring along this guidebook and come in search of the “!”s that can only be found in Wakkanai.