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Q: What historical sites of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk should a lover of Japanese colonial heritage visit?

The building of the former Karafuto Governorate in 1908 is an example of the architecture of the Karafuto Governorate period with elements of neoclassicism. The railway station of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk preserved the features of the Japanese infrastructure of the 1930s. In the park named after Yu.A. Gagarin you can see fragments of the Shinto temple Toyohara, built in the 1910s.

Q: Where to go in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The Sakhalin Zoobotanical Park displays a unique collection of Far Eastern fauna, including rare fish snakes. The museum of railway equipment presents historical steam locomotives of Japanese production of the 1920-1940s. Children's town "Miracle Island" offers themed areas based on Sakhalin nature.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: the best photo zones?

The observation deck on Bolshevik Mountain opens panoramas of the city and the East Sakhalin Mountains. Gagarin Park with cherry alley is especially picturesque during flowering in May. The architectural ensemble of Lenin Square combines Stalin’s Empire and modern art objects.

Q: What little-known sights of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are worth seeing?

The Bear Museum in the building of a former Japanese bank houses a collection of bear sculptures of the indigenous peoples of Sakhalin. The Karafuto underground tunnels of the 1930s are a rare example of Japanese engineering. The chapel of Cyril and Methodius was built in 2000 in the traditions of ancient Russian architecture.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk?

The Bolshevik mountain is connected with the Nivkh legend about the guardian spirit of the island. In the building of the local history museum, according to rumors, the ghost of a Japanese official lives. The legendary "Devil's Bridge" over the Susua River was named because of the frequent accidents during construction in the 1920s.

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Broughton Bay

Broughton Bay is a small bay located in the northeastern part of Simoushire Island. The entrance to the bay is located between Cap …

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Crater Bay

The crater bay is located in the southern part of the shore of Yankicha Island, the Ushishishire Islands group. The entrance to th …

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Quiet Bay

Tikhaya Bay is an extremely picturesque and amazing place, which is located in the Bay of Patience, on the east coast of Sakhalin. …

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Excursions Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (11)

Gastro tour Oyster Hunting

Busse Lagoon is a specially protected natural area and the Sakhalin people cherish its unique nature. A visit to the oyster can is …

Cape Eustathia and the Blue Lakes

On the east coast of Sakhalin Island, almost at its very tip, there is one of the amazing beauty and impressive place – Cape of St …

Cape Kryllon

We offer you an amazing jeep tour to Cape Krillon. Cape Krillon is the southernmost point of the Krillon Peninsula and the entire …

Ice fishing

We offer you a fascinating and gambling adventure - ice fishing for a variety of and, most importantly - delicious fish! Our isla …

Guides Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (3)

Dmitry Dubrovin

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Language: English, Русский

In 2018, a family travel company was opened. We organize trips of any complexity: hiking and mountain hikes, tours wi …

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Meladina Anastasia Alekseevna

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Language: Russian

I invite you to explore Sakhalin in a format convenient for you: as part of a group or individually with a guide. Direct …

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Cape Eustathia and turquoise lakes

On the east coast of Sakhalin Island, almost at its very tip, there is one of the amazing beauty and impressive place – Cape of St …

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Sakhalin and Iturup with comfort

At the very edge of our homeland there are islands that have always attracted travelers. Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands are still …

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Sakhalin tours

Car tours of Sakhalin in all directions of the island. Every day in good weather.

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Cape Slepikovski, Devil and Witch Bridge

On this day, Sakhalin will show you new vivid impressions, behind which everything negative is forgotten. Our way passes through …

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