Wakkanai Fukuko Market

This waterfront complex offers a full Wakkanai experience—dining, shopping, soaking in natural hot springs, and savvy hacks for sightseeing, all in one place.

Step inside to find a full rolodex of dining options, including ramen, casual set meals, local specialty eateries, and seafood bowl specialists, along with cozy cafés. In the evening, the nostalgic, homey atmosphere of Hatoba Yokocho—a retro-style food stall village evoking the Showa era—is especially popular.
The first-floor market building is packed with fresh seafood like live crab and fish, along with local specialties and famous sweets from Hokkaido—perfect for souvenir shopping.
For those looking to relax, the on-site day spa Minato no Yu features spacious public baths and open-air baths with panoramic views of the bustling port—a refreshing stop during your travels.

The complex also includes the Wakkanai Karafuto Museum, which introduces the history of Sakhalin and its people from the Meiji era onward through a range of exhibits. There’s also a tourist information center, a playground called Children’s Plaza, and a nostalgic recreation of the former Wakkanai Port Station and old streetscapes, adding to the site’s charm and depth.