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Kitami

Kitami links an inland Okhotsk city with curling culture and a coast known for winter ice. Wakka Nature Center provides a different, nature-focused reason to explore the wider municipality.

Kitami

Why go

Curling gives Kitami a sporting identity that differs from Hokkaido’s ski towns. Pair that with a separate outing toward the Okhotsk coast or Wakka Nature Center to see why the city’s large territory reaches beyond its urban core and into a contrasting coastal landscape.

What to look for

  • Kitami has a strong curling tradition and a rink.
  • The Okhotsk coast is associated with seasonal drift ice.
  • Wakka Nature Center is a gateway to the coastal landscape.

Useful to know

  • Check rink visitor access before planning around curling.
  • Allow separate travel time for the coast or Wakka Nature Center; they are outside the central city.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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