Enjoy fresh seafood at Japan's northernmost market!
Wakkanai Fukuko Market, known as the northernmost market in Japan, is a popular spot loved by both tourists and local residents, as it allows them to enjoy Wakkanai's fresh seafood and local specialties.
Inside the market, visitors can purchase fresh seafood caught by local fishermen first thing in the morning.
There are also many restaurants where visitors can enjoy food made from Wakkanai's specialty fish and vegetables, and thus savor the local flavor.
In addition, Wakkanai Fukuko Market has a wide variety of stores where visitors can purchase local specialties and souvenirs, including dairy products, sweets, crafts, and other items unique to Hokkaido that can only be found here.
The Wakkanai Karafuto Memorial Museum, which introduces the history and culture of Wakkanai City, is also located in the market. Its exhibits show the streets of Wakkanai City as they once were, as well as Karafuto and the people who lived there.
There is also a "Port Gallery" that recreates Wakkanai in the Showa period, allowing visitors to stroll around with a sense of nostalgia.
In addition, Wakkanai Fukuko Market has a hot spring facility, "Minato no Yu," where you can soak in a hot spring while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Wakkanai and refresh your body and soul.
