Kaiun, Wakkanai, Hokkaido
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¥500
The Wakkanai-Odomari Ferry Route Monument commemorates the 22-year history (1923-1945) of the ferry route between Wakkanai and Odomari (present-day Korsakov, Sakhalin). Established in November 1970, the monument honors the 2.84 million passengers who traveled this route. Located a 10-minute walk from Wakkanai Station, near the North Breakwater Dome, it features a train wheel symbolizing the railway connection to the port. This historical landmark offers a glimpse into a time when travel between Wakkanai and Sakhalin was common. Visit during the day to explore the monument and the nearby breakwater.