Wakkanai Centennial Memorial Tower / Hoppō Memorial Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance fr
Wakkanai Centennial Memorial Tower / Hoppō Memorial Museum is a museum in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 262 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 稚内市開基百年記念塔・北方記念館 |
| Location | Wakkanai, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Wakkanai Station – about 1.1 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 262 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 798 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1094 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 45.41692, 141.66333 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://w-shinko.co.jp/hoppo-kinenkan/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Wakkanai Station, about 1.1 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (稚内市開基百年記念塔・北方記念館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wakkanai Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hokumon Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Wakkanai Karafuto Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium – Park, about 4 km away
- Wakkanai Lighthouse – Lighthouse, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.