Wakkanai Park, Urban park in Wakkanai, Japan
The 45-hectare Wakkanai Park extends across a hillside with views of the Soya Straits and contains several walking paths and gardens.
The park, established in 1954, includes memorials related to the Russo-Japanese War and World War II events that shaped the northern region of Japan.
The Gate of Ice and Snow memorial, created by sculptor Hongo Shin in 1963, stands as a tribute to those who perished in Karafuto.
Visitors can access the park through Wakkanai Station and explore the Northern Memorial Museum, observation points, and outdoor recreational spaces throughout the year.
The park features monuments dedicated to the Nine Maidens of Maoka and memorial towers honoring Sakhalin huskies that served in Antarctic expeditions.
Location: Wakkanai
Inception: June 17, 1961
Official opening: 1954
GPS coordinates: 45.41972,141.66694
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:23
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