Wakkanai West Coast Ororon Line
A Coastal Drive with Views of Mt. Rishiri
Prefectural Road 106 runs from Wakkanai toward the Sarobetsu Plain in northern Hokkaido. It forms the northern section of the Sea of Japan Ororon Line and passes through Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. The coastal route is known for its long, straight stretches with few visible utility poles or power lines, as well as views of Rishiri Island and Mt. Rishiri across the sea.
The road follows the coastline, with a long, straight stretch extending for more than 20 kilometers. Along this section, utility poles and power lines are largely absent from the view. The combination of the straight road and the open coastal landscape is a distinctive feature of the Ororon Line.
On days with clear visibility, Mt. Rishiri, also known as Rishiri Fuji because of its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, can be seen on Rishiri Island across the Sea of Japan. The view brings together the coastal road, the sea, and the island in the distance.
The surrounding area includes the natural landscapes of the Sarobetsu Plain and the coast. Coastal plants can be observed in early summer and throughout the summer season. Prefectural Road 106 also connects Wakkanai with coastal areas of northern Hokkaido.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒097-0000
- Address
- 北海道稚内市大字抜海村字メメナイ
- Telephone Number
- 0162-24-1216（Wakkanai Tourism Association）
- Directions
- ●By car: About 40 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station
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