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Where can I go by ferry from Wakkanai?
2 ferry destinations from Wakkanai: Rebun and Rishiri.
Plan your crossing from Wakkanai
- Wakkanai → Rebun Island (Kafuka)
2 sailings each way daily in winter; 3 each way 1 Jun – 30 Sep; in May and October one extra sailing each way runs via Rishiri (Oshidomari)
Wakkanai–Kafuka direct sailings take 1h 55m; via-Rishiri sailings take about 2h 50m
Source: Heart Land Ferry timetable (Wakkanai–Rebun), checked 2026-09-29
- Wakkanai → Rishiri Island (Oshidomari)
2 sailings each way daily (1 Jan – 27 Apr and 1 Nov – 31 Dec); 3 each way from 28 Apr to 31 Oct
Up to two extra sailings a day may be added when needed; some sailings run via Rebun (Kafuka)
Source: Heart Land Ferry timetable (Wakkanai–Rishiri), checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Wakkanai
- Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal is about 15 minutes on foot from JR Wakkanai station
- Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal is about 15 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by taxi from JR Wakkanai station; about 35 minutes by bus from Wakkanai Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Wakkanai?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Wakkanai to Rebun and Rishiri. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Wakkanai?
Yes, car ferries run from Wakkanai to Rebun, Rishiri.
How long is the ferry from Wakkanai to Rebun?
1h 55m with Heart Land Ferry.
How often is the ferry from Wakkanai to Rebun?
2 sailings each way daily in winter (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Wakkanai to Rishiri?
1h 40m with Heart Land Ferry.
How often is the ferry from Wakkanai to Rishiri?
2 sailings each way daily (1 Jan – 27 Apr and 1 Nov – 31 Dec) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).