Bakkai Port Seal Observatory

抜海港 ゴマフアザラシの越冬

About 300 seals have decided that the concrete boulders of this small fishing port was a good home. Surprisingly, they seem to get along fine with the fishermen. The city administration has put up a small rudimentary observation hut with windows and a video feed, so the many guests now pouring in don't disturb the seals. Self-service tea is provided free of charge, nice touch.

• free

Address

Bakkai fishing port (抜海港)

Getting there

take the local train 2 stations S to the Bakkai halt (抜海駅, W78), and walk from there (15–20 min)

Hours

Closed

Weekly hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Price

Free