[2025 Wakkanai ] Travel Guide for Wakkanai Ferry Terminal (Updated Jul)

Hello, fellow island-loving travelers✈️ This time, I’m introducing a 2-day, 1-night travel plan to Rishiri Island, departing from Wakkanai, Japan’s northernmost city🇯🇵✨️ If you love nature, sea urchin, or ramen, this is a must-see‼️👀 Rishiri Island is packed with charm that will make you want to visit again and again. You can access Rishiri Island by plane or ferry✈️ (departing from New Chitose or Okadama Airport). For those looking to save money or enjoy scenic views from the sea, the ferry is recommended🚢. ✅ Day 1 Near the ferry terminal! A fascinating supermarket full of surprises 📍Aizawa Food Hall Address: 3-5-8 Chuo, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido 097-0022 Hours: 9:00-19:00 It’s like the northern version of Seijo Ishii, offering bento boxes, fresh seafood, and freshly baked bread made with local ingredients. Perfect for enjoying a meal on the ferry🍞. 📍Wakkanai Ferry Terminal🚢 At the terminal shop, don’t miss the local sweets “Northman” and Wakkanai Milk🐮 (I drank it almost every day for two weeks during my stay🫶. It’s as rich as fresh cream and the best milk I’ve ever had🥇). Upon arrival, head to a popular café where travelers and regulars gather. It’s right near the car rental shop🚗³₃. 📍PORTO Coffee☕️ Address: 200 Oshidomari Port Town, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0101 ✍️ Check Instagram for operating hours. The bread sold at the café is also very popular🥐, and all the drinks are so delicious you’ll have a hard time choosing✨️. 🚨Must-visit!!!🚨 The most difficult-to-access yet highly sought-after ramen in Japan🍜🍥 📍Rishiri Ramen Miraku Main Store Address: 67 Kutsugata Honcho, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Hours: 11:00-14:30 (Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) This ramen, packed with the rich umami of kelp, will captivate ramen lovers🍜. The roasted soy sauce ramen is highly recommended‼️. I gave some souvenir ramen to a friend, and they ended up visiting the store themselves✨️. Rare and unique local ice cream 📍Hokurindo Address: 4-5 Kutsugata Midorimachi, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Innovative ice cream made with Rishiri’s sea urchin and kelp. Stir it with a kelp spoon, and it transforms into a texture similar to Turkish ice cream⁉️. You can even eat the kelp spoon😋. The ultimate souvenir spot❄⛄️ 📍Shiroi Koibito Hill (Numanoura Observatory) Address: Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0211 Did you know the motif on the Shiroi Koibito cookie box is actually Rishiri?✨️. A local izakaya serving delicious dishes made with local ingredients🍺🏮 📍Wayo Sosaku Iroha Address: 71 Oshidomari Honcho, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0101 Hours: 17:00-22:00 (Closed Thursdays) Have you heard of “Tachikama”? It’s a rare delicacy made from pollock roe and salt, usually only available in winter. But here, you can enjoy it even in summer🥹. Enjoy the starry night sky and head to your hotel🏨. *This photo was taken with an iPhone Night Mode📸. Stunningly beautiful😍. ✅ Day 2 Indulge in a luxurious breakfast at the hotel🎶 📍Island Inn Rishiri🏨 Address: Fujimicho, Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Although I usually prefer budget accommodations, I stayed here just to try their buffet🍽. Sea urchin rice, self-serve seafood bowls with unlimited salmon roe, Hokkaido asparagus... I ate so much I needed a break😂. After a rest, take a leisurely walk while admiring Rishiri Fuji🚶♀️. 📍Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Address: Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Enjoy rare plants and the flow of clouds over the mountain peak while soaking in nature🌱. You can complete the loop in about 30 minutes. Don’t forget souvenirs and trying Hamanasu & Kumazasa tea soft serve🍦. 📍Otatomari Marsh Address: Numanoura, Oniwaki, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0211 On sunny days, the reflection of Rishiri Fuji on the water’s surface is stunning🗻. The Hamanasu flower scent and the mild Kumazasa tea flavor are distinct and worth trying👏. Highly recommended soba that impresses even the locals🥢 📍Bonten Address: Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Hours: 11:00-14:00 / 17:00-20:00 (Closed Mondays) The tempura here is exceptionally delicious. They also serve sea urchin bowls, perfect for treating yourself◎.

#0yentravel "A lifeline connecting Rishiri, Wakkanai and Rebun Island. The large ferry has a comfortable lounge and a shop, and is crowded with travelers during the tourist season. Don't miss the view of the ocean and islands from the deck! [Access/Tips] Regular service from Wakkanai and Rishiri Island (may be canceled due to weather). Advance reservations are recommended during tourist season (June to August).

The Heartland Shop inside the Wakkanai Ferry Terminal has everything from local gourmet food to local character items✨✨ There are snacks, juices, and yokan bread to accompany your boat trip✨✨ They also sell sweets and rice balls, so they're the best for a boat trip✨✨✨ I bought a set of Hokkaido Place Names Hard to Read Playing Cards for my boat trip✨✨✨ I can't read them at all, they're too difficult💦 🌏 2-7-1 Kaiun, Wakkanai, Hokkaido Wakkanai Ferry Terminal Shop 🔹Business hours 5:30-16:00 🔹Closed Open everyday #HeartlandFerry #WakkanaiFerryTerminal #LocalFlavor #YokanBread #RishiriIsland #HokkaidoTourism

The Heartland Ferry Wakkanai Ferry Terminal is where ferries connecting Rishiri and Rebun arrive and depart. There is a taxi stand, bus stop, and coin parking in front of the entrance. If you look north from the terminal, you can see Wakkanai's tourist attraction, the North Breakwater Dome, from a different angle. You can also take a commemorative photo with the local mascots Rishirin and Atsumon. 🌏 2-7-1 Kaiun, Wakkanai, Hokkaido 🚕 About 30 minutes by taxi from Wakkanai Airport (about 4,000 yen) 🚌 About 35 minutes by bus from Wakkanai Airport (about 600 yen) 🚕🚇 About 2 minutes by taxi from JR Wakkanai Station (about 610 yen) 🚇 About 15 minutes on foot from JR Wakkanai Station * Taxi fares are approximate. #Wakkanai #Heartland Ferry #Local mascot #Rishiri Island #Rebun Island #Hokkaido Tourism #Travel to the Farthest Edge

Wakkanai, Hokkaido❄️ The Wakkanai Ferry Terminal is located at the northern tip of the island, and the International Ferry Terminal to Russia is opposite🚢 The Heartland Ferry Wakkanai Ferry Terminal is the base for ferries that connect Rishiri and Rebun🚢The current terminal was completed in 2008, and in 2015 a boarding bridge connecting the second floor of the terminal building to the ferry began operation, making it convenient to board and disembark even on foot🚢✨🚢 There is a taxi stand, bus stop, and paid parking in front of the entrance. If you look north from the terminal, you can see the North Breakwater Dome, a tourist attraction in Wakkanai✨❄️✨ 🌏🚢2-7 Kaiun, Wakkanai, Hokkaido 🚕Approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Wakkanai Airport (Approximately 4,000 yen) 🚌Approximately 35 minutes by bus from Wakkanai Airport (Approximately 600 yen) 🚇🚕Approximately 2 minutes by taxi from JR Wakkanai Station (Approximately 610 yen) 🚇🚶Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Wakkanai Station *Taxi fares are approximate. #WakkanaiFerryTerminal #Breakwater #RishiriIsland #RebunIsland #SnowCountry #HeartlandFerry #HokkaidoTourism

Hokkaido Hokkaido Tourism Wakkanai, the northernmost part What is there in Wakkanai? You may be wondering that! There are many things to see Here! This time, I took the Heartland Ferry from Wakkanai to Rebun Island, so I will share it. The cruise from Wakkanai Port to Rebun Island (Kafuko Port) was 2,960 yen in a second-class cabin for about 115 minutes. It was a big ship, so I was able to enjoy a relaxed and leisurely cruise without any rocking. The weather was good and the sea was calm, so it was comfortable to be on the outside deck. I was on the outside deck most of the time. On the way back, I was able to see the sunset just right, and it was a great cruise. #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #Wakkanai #WakkanaiTourism #WakkanaiTrip #WakkanaiFerryTerminal #HeartlandFerry #HokkaidoTourism #777

Hokkaido Hokkaido Tourism Wakkanai, the northernmost part What is there in Wakkanai? You may be wondering that! There are many things to see Here! This time, I went to Wakkanai Ferry Terminal So I will share it with you 📍Wakkanai Ferry Terminal 📍 Kaiun 2-chome, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido Speaking of Wakkanai Ferry Terminal The ferry terminal is spacious There are many seats in the waiting room, so you can wait comfortably Of course, there are also shops inside the ferry terminal, so it's okay if you're hungry in the morning! Also I took the first ferry in the morning, and I was surprised to see that there were a lot of customers It's an important means of transportation between Wakkanai, Rishiri Island, and Rebun Island #Wakkanai #Wakkanai Tourism #Wakkanai Trip #Wakkanai Ferry Terminal #Hokkaido Tourism #777