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Benten-jima (Wakkanai)

Island

A tiny islet off Wakkanai with shrine structures and a viewing spot along Hokkaido's northern coast; visitors enjoy coastal vistas, local seafood and seasonal birdwatching.

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Benten-jima (Wakkanai) essentials

Address: Benten-jima, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Benten-jima (Wakkanai)#

Best in summer for stable weather and boat access; ferry services are seasonal and weather-dependent.

Summer
June-August · 50-70°F (10-21°C)
Mild weather and easier boat access for short island visits and birdwatching.
Spring-Autumn
May & Sep-Oct · 40-60°F (4-15°C)
Cooler weather with fewer tourists; watch for sudden wind changes.

Weather & Climate near Benten-jima (Wakkanai)#

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1027 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -5° -14° 89 mm overcast 82% 5.9 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h
February Poor -10° - -4° -14° 59 mm overcast 81% 5.4 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
March Poor -5° - 0° -8° 53 mm overcast 80% 5.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.8h
April Poor 0° - 6° -1° 48 mm overcast 83% 5.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.4h
May Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 65 mm overcast 87% 5.2 m/s 1.1 high 14.7h
June Acceptable 8° - 14° 11° 62 mm overcast 89% 4.4 m/s 1.3 high 15.4h
July Good 13° - 18° 16° 87 mm overcast 90% 4.1 m/s 1.4 high 15.1h
August Good 16° - 21° 18° 109 mm overcast 87% 4.3 m/s 1.3 high 13.9h
September Good 13° - 18° 15° 112 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 7° - 13° 7° 122 mm partly cloudy 75% 5.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.8h
November Poor -1° - 5° -3° 112 mm overcast 77% 6.1 m/s 0.1 low 9.4h
December Poor -6° - -1° -10° 109 mm overcast 81% 6.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Benten-jima (Wakkanai)#

Benten-jima is accessed by short boat from Wakkanai; services operate seasonally and are weather-dependent. Local tourist information in Wakkanai provides current ferry schedules and landing conditions.

Tips for Visiting Benten-jima (Wakkanai)#

  • Combine the island visit with a harbor walk in Wakkanai - ferries operate seasonally and timetables can be limited.
  • Bring warm clothing in shoulder seasons; the northern winds can be sharp even in summer.
  • Check ferry schedules in advance - services to Benten-jima are limited and weather-dependent.