Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Wakkanai, Japan
Heart Land Ferry’s mainland terminal in Japan’s northernmost city, with sailings to Oshidomari (Rishiri) and Kafuka (Rebun).
Ferries from Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebun Island (Kafuka) | 1h 55m | Heart Land Ferry | Cars & foot |
| Rishiri Island (Oshidomari) | 1h 40m | Heart Land Ferry | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal
- 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
- 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
Ferry Operators at Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal
Ground Transport & Railway Links
About 15 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by taxi from JR Wakkanai station
About 35 minutes by bus or 30 minutes by taxi from Wakkanai Airport
Three ticket machines are in the terminal
Sources: heartlandferry.jp · heartlandferry.jp · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal
Wakkanai → Rishiri Island (Oshidomari)
Crossing: 1h 40m · Heart Land Ferry
Wakkanai → Rebun Island (Kafuka)
Crossing: 1h 55m · Heart Land Ferry
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal.