White Path (Shiroi Michi)

A Scallop-Shell Road Leading to the Azure Sea

Walk along a 3km trail paved entirely with crushed scallop shells, where lush green hills meet the deep blue ocean.


The White Path is a trail made from Wakkanai’s famous scallop shells, offering a landscape unlike any other. As you walk, the finely crushed shells provide a soft, cushioned feel beneath your feet, accompanied by a satisfying rhythmic crunch. The refreshing sea breeze carries a faint scent of salt and seaweed, letting you fully immerse yourself in Japan’s northern frontier.


On clear days, the horizon reveals the majestic Mt. Rishiri and, far across the Sea of Okhotsk, the distant silhouette of Sakhalin. The hills are dotted with 57 giant wind turbines, standing as silent sentinels along the white trail, creating a scene that feels cinematic in scale.


The White Path is part of the “Wakkanai Footpath” course and is ideal for walking or cycling. Whether on foot or by bike, this living piece of art invites you to experience the perfect harmony of nature’s colors, sounds, and textures.


Note: The trail is pedestrian-friendly; cyclists and drivers should take care.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒098-6755　
Address
北海道稚内市大字宗谷村字宗谷
Telephone Number
0162-23-6468（Wakkanai City Construction Industry Department Tourism Exchange Division）
Closed
Closed from mid-November to late April
Directions
●By car: About 60 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
●By car: About 30 minutes from Wakkanai Airport
●By car: About 10 minutes from Cape Soya

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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