Wakkanai Park, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido
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The Gate of Snow and Ice is a monument in Wakkanai Park dedicated to those who longed for Sakhalin (Karafuto) and the many who died there. Established in August 1963, it serves as a site for the annual Peace Memorial Ceremony held on August 20th. The monument features two imposing 8-meter gates and a 2.4-meter statue of a woman, symbolizing the hardships and hopes of those who lost their homeland. Located in Wakkanai Park, it offers views towards Sakhalin on clear days. It's about a 30-minute walk from Wakkanai Station.