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Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome
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Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome
稚内港北防波堤ドーム
4.1Est. 30Wakkanai, Hokkaido
Overview
An arched Romanesque breakwater at the northern edge of Japan.
Designed by a 26-year-old engineer in 1931, this unique semi-arched breakwater protected the former ferry terminal to Sakhalin from harsh northern waves. With 70 pillars stretching 427 meters, its architecture resembles an ancient Greek temple. It is a powerful monument to the region's history as a gateway between Japan and the Russian Far East.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 稚内港北防波堤ドーム
- Nearest station
- Wakkanai Station (10 min walk)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
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