Michi-no-Eki Wakkanai わっかない
At the end point of National Route 40, Wakkanai is Japan's northernmost roadside station. Nearby stand JR Wakkanai Station, Japan's northernmost station building, the Hokkaido Heritage North Breakwater Dome and the memorial to the former Wakkanai-Sakhalin ferry route, and the station provides a restaurant, shop and parking for 88 cars and 11 large vehicles.
| Location | Northern Hokkaido, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Address | 稚内市開運2丁目（国道40号沿い） (稚内市, Hokkaido) |
| Opening hours | Station / Tenji Annai 24 Jikan: information desk 9:00–18:00 / Shop: 8:30–18:00 (Jul–Sep); 9:00–18:00 (Oct–Jun) / Cafe: 8:00–16:00 / Shokuji, Suiitsu Mise: 10:00–17:00 |
| Closed | Tourist information: No regular closing days (year-round) / Sweets shop: Wednesdays / Shop & eateries: New Year holidays (Dec 30–Jan 1) |
| Parking | Large vehicles: 11 spaces; standard cars: 88 spaces |
| Phone | 0162-29-0277 |
| Map | View on Google Maps (45.41699, 141.67686) |
| Official website | http://www.hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/michinoeki/3126/ |
| Registered | 2012 (registration round 37) |
Facilities at a glance
EV charging: — Not available
Wi-Fi: ✓ Available
Hot spring: — Not available
Restaurant: ✓ Available
Shop: ✓ Available
All facilities
Cafe / light mealsCredit cards acceptedTourist informationNursing roomKids spaceMapcode publishedDiaper-changing stationOstomate facilitiesParkingRestaurantShopAccessibility facilitiesRestroomsAccessible restroomsWashlet toiletsWi-Fi
Source: station details from the official Hokkaido Michi-no-Eki portal — https://www.hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/michinoeki/3126/
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