Sightseeing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - what to see. Complete travel guide

The Soviet army conquered the city in 1945. It started developing exactly in that period. Torkhara was renamed Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and became the capital of the Sakhalin Region. The central street Nisiitidzyo-doori was renamed after Lenin, which was quite a symbolic event. Modern travelers know the city as a place where large economic and industrial centers are located.
This atmosphere is complemented with plenty of Japanese restaurants where travelers can taste a lot of interesting treats. During the past few years, a lot of upscale hotels were opened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Everyone can find here the most suitable one. Your vacation in the city promises to be interesting and comfortable. Its infrastructure is developing from year to year.

One of the most recognizable city attractions is the Local History Museum. It occupies the incredibly beautiful historic building that resembles the luxurious Japanese palace with its silhouette. The beautiful building was constructed in 1937. It is an architectural monument in the teikan yoshiki style. In the first half of the 20th century, Sakhalin Island belonged to the Japanese government. Today, the unique building houses thousands of exhibits telling about the natives’ culture. Most of the museum exhibits are dedicated to local nature. At the entrance to the museum, there is a wonderful landscape garden with a fountain.

In the city surroundings, there are very interesting nature attractions, one of which is the Frog Rock. This is called like this because the rock formation on its top really resembles a huge frog with its outlines. You can visit this picturesque mountainous area in a warm period. There are hiking routes of different levels and length. The Frog Rock is also a very important historic area, as the remains of ancient iconic constructions were found here.

On the territory of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, there is a top-rated ski resort called Mountain Air. The first resort was formed here in 1905. Over the decades of its existence, it has been developing an upscale infrastructure and offers all the conditions for comfortable and interesting recreation now.
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