Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city on Sakhalin Island, in eastern Russia. Designed after a Japanese pagoda, the Sakhalin Regional Museum has an exhibition on the relationship between Russia and Japan, plus fossils and archaeological artifacts. A train travels through Gagarin Park, which has a lake and a Ferris wheel. Sakhalin Zoo has turtles and birds of prey. East, Gorny Vozdukh ski resort offers slopes and a cable car.
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Local history museum
Museums
Specialty Museums
The Sakhalin Regional Museum is housed in a unique 1932 Japanese building, showcasing the island's history from prehistoric times. The museum features a diverse collection of natural and historical artifacts from Sakhalin Island and the Kurils. Visitors can explore the Russo-Japanese architecture of the building itself, adding to its allure as an attraction. Surrounding the museum are charming alleys with endemic plants and historical exhibits, offering a picturesque glimpse into the region.
Beautiful museum with very well organized sections. The collection of ancient flora and fauna is particularly impressive. Interesting sections devoted to the aboriginal population. There is also a small arboretum with local tree species on site.
A Z — Google review
A great little museum.. some signs are in English so being your gooe translator with you.
James B — Google review
Liked the park around the museum very much!
Рита Г — Google review
Karafuto is now museum in Sakhalin Regional Museum, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia
Milenka — Google review
Iam from Indonesia, this is perfect place we know about culture in Sakhalin.
Adly T — Google review
Must see to get usefull information about Sakhalin. Beautiful garden with lots of different flowers and trees
Ahmet C — Google review
Active and friendly museum in one of the only Japanese buildings left in the city. The free outdoor park has interesting exhibits and is beautifully cultivated. The museum is well appointed for a small City and they have several rotating exhibits to match the seasons. They also hold events like tea times and photo contests, check out their website to see what is coming up
Joshua S — Google review
What a gem just couple of steps from my office in Yuzno Sahalinsk! It was 3rd of November and there was the special event that I, using my "perfect" Russian, deciphered as "night of art". Aside the special events that were happening there just that night, it is amazing how much different topics they fitted in relatively small place. History of island Sahalin from early ages to now, nature, culture, trade, people.. It would be shame to stay in Sahalin and not visit this place.
Drazen H — Google review
Kommunisticheskiy Prospekt, 29, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693010http://sakhalinmuseum.ru/+7 424 255-78-05Tips and more reviews for Sakhalin Regional Museum
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Art Museums
The Sakhalin Regional Art Museum is located in the well-preserved former Hokkaido Takushoku Bank building, which dates back to the early 1930s. After undergoing renovations in the 1980s, the building was repurposed to house the museum.
Lenina St, 137, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693000Tips and more reviews for Sakhalin Regional Art Museum
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Ploshchad' Slavy, or Glory Square, is a captivating destination steeped in history and natural beauty. Originally the site of Japan's Karafuto Shrine established in 1911, it was transformed into a war memorial after WWII. Today, visitors can enjoy a serene stroll along its pine tree-lined paths that evoke memories of the past. In summer, families flock here to appreciate the lush greenery and monuments scattered throughout the park.
Really nice to walk, learn some history and spend the afternoon
Nenetzin S — Google review
Worth a quick visit. Not was interesting to find out that the memorial is also for those Russian soldiers fallen in Afghanistan... and that Russia was invited to assist the Afghan government against the West... I am sure the Afghan government would not use the words invited to assist.
James B — Google review
Dedicated to the Russian soldiers who fought against the Japanese in WWII
Jonathan M — Google review
During summer, the place offers a good stroll with family - greens and monuments. During winter, the side of this location offers a great slope for sledging. Families with kids love it!
Desmond L — Google review
Beautiful place to walk. Location is close to parks and fast food restaurants (which are nit so good :))
Рита Г — Google review
Today this pretty park is snow covered from recent heavy snow falls, workers are doing a great job in clearing the snow.
Craig B — Google review
Best greeny place for evening walk.
Sunil G — Google review
Very nice place. Memorial
Dimas — Google review
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693010+7 900 429-73-32Tips and more reviews for Ploshchad' Slavy
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Tykva Home is conveniently located just a stone's throw from the park, making it an accessible stop for visitors. This charming supermarket boasts an impressive selection of fresh salads and artisanal bread, alongside a delightful assortment of cold cuts, succulent chicken, smoked fish, and various cheeses. For those with a taste for something different, Tykva Home also offers enticing platters of sushi and sashimi that are sure to please any palate.
Prospekt Mira, 106, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693007+7 962 112-20-00Tips and more reviews for Tykva Home
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Ski resort
Outdoor Activities
Gorny Vozdukh, which means "mountain air" in Russian, is a popular alpine destination in the Russian Far East. It's known for its premier ski resort with trails for skiing and snowboarding. Visitors can take a cable car to the mountaintop where they can enjoy panoramic views of the city and valley below. The top also features a cafe serving Korean delicacies and tea, making it an ideal spot for photographs and relaxation.
One of my favorite destination for walking. There is excellent view of the city and the valley from the hilltop. You can enjoy skiing or simply take the lift to the top and enjoy the breathtaking view. Equipment rental is available on the spot.
Tivadar T — Google review
Cool place, we went to have picnic on the top of the rock! What an amazing experience!
Рита Г — Google review
I called there once and a nice lady greeted me. 5/5 experience.
Taran R — Google review
We loved going up with the cablecar - it is beautiful from the top with a lovely view over the city - and nice spots for photographs. The weather was not very good, but we still loved the experience. At the top there is a very nice restaurant, where we ate a Korean delicacy and had tea - realy a lovely atmosphere. We again took the cable car down the mountain and loved watching so many people skiing and snowboarding! Would recommend this to every visitor of Sakhalin island.
Marinda C — Google review
There are few people, so great to snow boarding
원유창 — Google review
Perfect place for day out in any season. Winter ... try skiing/snow boarding and in rest season go on top of hill in gandola and enjoy nice view and coffee
Sunil G — Google review
Great ski resort very close to the center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk town. However, English speaking services, just like in the rest of Russia, are lacking. There is a Russian cafe on the top station selling typical Russian snacks and drinks (no English menu or English-speaking staff).
Kamarudin M — Google review
Nice place ,hope can comeback again next year
Tedy A — Google review
Gornolyzhnaya Ulitsa, 3, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693023+7 424 251-11-20Tips and more reviews for Gorny vozdukh

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1Opera

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Karaoke bar
If you're in Yuzhno and looking for a vibrant spot to unwind, look no further than Opera. This charming venue stands out not only for its delightful cocktails but also for its Korean-inspired cuisine that tantalizes the taste buds. While it may feel a bit snug when the live music starts up, the atmosphere is electric, making it an ideal place to gather with friends on weekends. The cozy rooms invite you to relax while enjoying their decent drink selection.
Few places in Yuzhno have good cocktails, opera is one of this. Food is more Korean style and also good. Quite cramped for dancing during live music.
Evg R — Google review
We came by for lunch looking for Korean food. Food was alright - we ordered bibimbap, haemultang and some rolls (yes they do Japanese too and some western food). Been here once before for the bar and the scene can get quite happening here. Setting is more bar like than restaurant.
Yoke C — Google review
It's enough for Monday dinners or some business meetings . Rarely nice Friday evenings . One of four bartenders is really cool, couple of waiters is highly qualify but not more. Mainly common canteen ...
Slava S — Google review
One of the best bars in town and they also have karaoke which is very nice. We always go with my buddies here on weekends👍
Ilya Z — Google review
Love their cosy rooms and the drinks selection is ok
Alya S — Google review
Nice place. Good food, live music.
Dimas — Google review
Very reasonable and open late (until covid!)
Dr B — Google review
Friendly, comfy restaurant serving excellent food.
Craig B — Google review
Kommunisticheskiy Prospekt, 21, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693010+7 424 222-88-11Tips and more reviews for Opera
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Pizza restaurant
Dodo Pizza is a popular fast-food pizza chain located near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, known for its delicious offerings and family-friendly atmosphere. With a diverse menu that includes various sides, it’s the perfect spot to satisfy your pizza cravings. The restaurant features a playroom for kids, making it an ideal choice for families looking to enjoy a meal together.
Great pizza, clean place, excellent service
Luis S — Google review
nice but pizza comes in boxes so wasteful and has a cheap, fast food vibe. pizza tastes great like from Domino's
Dasha R — Google review
Good pizza. My kids love the cinnamon rolls.
Ngoc P — Google review
Good pizza, good location, nice and clean restaurant.
Steve R — Google review
This is the place for Pizzas! A fast food pizza chain in town. This one has a playroom to keep the little ones busy. The pizza menu is great with a number of sides for selection.
Desmond L — Google review
Great pizza. Really hit the spot!
Moses K — Google review
Tasty
Ника M — Google review
Nice pizza
Egor I — Google review
Prospekt Mira, 250, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693006https://dodopizza.ru/+7 800 302-00-60Tips and more reviews for Dodo Pizza
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Japanese restaurant
Nihon Mitai is a popular Japanese restaurant known for its great food and service, making it a top choice for many. While the interior may seem a bit worn down and not very child-friendly, the attentive waitstaff make up for it with their customer-centric approach. The menu offers mainly sushi and seafood, showcasing the evolving nature of Japanese cuisine overseas. It's advisable to make reservations in advance due to its popularity.
What a discovery- this restaurant is better than many restaurants in Japan
Sashkow S — Google review
Boy was this place packed! A colleague and I visited after trying other Japanese restaurants. While the menu was not as extensive as other restaurants but the flavors were excellent! We ordered a prawn and octopus salad, a ramen, flamed salmon roll, kohada sushi, spicy unagi sushi and sake + hamachi sashimi. Make sure reservations are made prior to turning up for dinner! Good English was spoken by our wait staff.
Yoke C — Google review
Good restaurant with Korean and Japanese cuisine. Went on multiple occasions. Place is always busy and Service is usually slow. Average cooking time is 10 min for sushi and 30-40 for mains.
Victor P — Google review
Hard to get into. Book in advance or if you just pop up - speak English, there is higher chance to get seated if you are expat. Food and service is great. Interior is not (looks a bit ran down, sushi belt doesn't work, lighting is blue-ish and irritating). Not the most child-friendly place in town. But we've been super lucky with waiters every time we ate there. They seem to be the most customer-centric people there. And one of the best-in-town places for 🍣.
Alya S — Google review
Service is good, but quality of food is bad, they didn't remove fat from beef properly, i will no recommend it.
Francisco A — Google review
This restaurant has been one of our favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Staff service and food quality have always been great. The variety of food selection is also good.
Desmond L — Google review
Went for dinner on a weekday with family. Place was packed. The unagi don, chicken salad and ramen yaki soba was good. Staff was responsive. Ambience was ok. Suki yaki nabe was ok. The green tea at the table taste bit weird.
Amir — Google review
Really one of the best restaurant of that city. It keep staying on tops for many years(10 years already my favorite place) Fresh and tasty food. Like it!
Vladimir K — Google review
Prospekt Pobedy, 28-В, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693000https://2gis.ru/yuzhnosakhalinsk/firm/12385427256250069?m=142.74+7 424 272-05-50Tips and more reviews for Nihon Mitai

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Pizza restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Arlekin is a delightful eatery that exudes warmth and charm. With its cozy atmosphere and thoughtful design, it’s an inviting spot for families and friends alike. The menu is impressively diverse, featuring everything from hearty first courses to delectable pizzas—widely regarded as some of the best in town! You can also indulge in desserts, pastries, ice cream, and a variety of drinks.
Nice soup!! Friendly staff!! Open throughout the operation time!!!
Hannes L — Google review
For my taste, Arlequín has the best pizzas at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. They offer different sizes and options for pizzas. The restaurant is small (8 to 10 tables). They accept cash and credit/debit cards and orders can be delivered or for take out.
Luis S — Google review
(Translated by Google) I love Harlequin. I always get pizza there!!! The cafe on Chekhov Street is so cozy. It makes you want to sit there and eat. Thank you Harlequin!!! (Original) Обожаю Арлекин. Всегда беру именно там пиццу!!! В кафе на Чехова так уютно. Так и тянет туда посидеть и покушать. Спасибо Арлекин!!!
Татьяна — Google review
(Translated by Google) I ordered the Bogatyrsky set, something like a gourmet, pizza and rolls in short. They called and said, there are 4 of us, please put 4 sets of sauces and sticks. Focused on this! They brought two soy sauces, two ginger, one wassabi. And not a single stick. I called, explained the situation, and they said we would solve it. The courier arrived and brought sticks and four more soy sauces! Wassabi! I needed wasabi and not soy! Why are you all smoking there? (Original) Заказал сет богатырский че то там гурман, пицца и роллы короче. Позвонили, говорю- нас 4 человека, пожалуйста соусы и палки 4 комплекта положите. Заострил на этом внимание! Привезли два соуса соевых, два имбиря, одно вассаби. И ни одних палок. Позвонил, объяснил ситуацию, сказали решим. Приехал курьер и привез палки и еще четыре соевых соуса! Вассаби! Мне надо было вассаби а не сою! Че вы там курите все?
Александр Ч — Google review
(Translated by Google) I ordered Miso soup and asked for some bread with it. It turned out there was no bread (flatbread, buns). None at all. Embarrassing. I had to eat the soup without bread. (Original) Заказал суп Мисо и попросил к нему какой-нибудь хлеб. Оказалось хлеба( лепешек, булок) Нет.Вообще нет. Конфуз. Пришлось есть суп без хлеба.
Максим С — Google review
(Translated by Google) I have never encountered such disgusting attitude towards a client!!!! 100% worst establishment! We ordered pizza at 20:15 and they assured us that it would be delivered within an hour and a half! I called at 21:52, they apologized and said that the courier was on the way. Time 22:20 the courier never arrived. Moreover, the establishment is closed and no one answers calls! My family and guests are very upset and left with headaches!!! I will never order from this "office"!!! I don’t recommend ordering from them, so as not to upset yourself and your loved ones!!! (Original) Никогда не сталкивался с таким отвратительным отношением к клиенту!!!! 100% худшее заведение! Заказали пиццу в 20:15 уверили, что привезут в течении часа-полтора! Позвонил в 21:52 извинились и сказали,что курьер в пути. Время 22:20 курьер так и не доехал. Более того, заведение закрылось и на звонки никто не отвечает! Моя семья с гостями очень расстроены и остались головные!!! Никогда не стану заказывать в этой "конторе"!!! Не советую заказывать у них, дабы не огорчать себя и своих близких!!!
Дмитрий Р — Google review
(Translated by Google) We ordered pizza and fries to two different addresses at the same time. They delivered to one address after an hour and a half, but they did not deliver to the second address even after 22:20. At the same time, we called and were assured that he was on his way, that the shift had changed. We called and no one answered us. The pizzeria is not open. Although our order was accepted! The worst thing is that the operator gave false information that the courier was on his way. We will never order again. The service is disgusting and customers are not valued at all. (Original) Заказали пиццу и картошку фри на два разных адреса в рдно время. На один адрес доставили через полтора часа , на второй адрес не доставили и после 22 20 часов. При этом мы позвонили нам уверили что он едет , что смена поменялась. Звоним а нам никто не ответил. Пиццерия не работает. Хотя заказ у нас приняли! Самое плохое, что оператор дала ложную информацию, о том что курьер едет. Больше никогда заказывать не будем. Сервис отвратительный и клиентов не ценят от слова совсем.
Olga K — Google review
(Translated by Google) A wonderful and homely place! Polite staff, beautifully designed menu, fast food service. A varied menu: first and second courses, of course pizza, desserts, pastries, ice cream, drinks! There are hangers for clothes, toys are laid out on the windowsill and shelves (if you are with children, there is something to keep them busy), and what surprised me, which I have not seen in any cafe, is that there are blankets hanging on the chairs (in case who is cool or hard to sit or...) (Original) Прекрасное и по домашнему уютное место! Вежливый персонал, красиво оформленное меню, быстрая подача блюд. Разнообразное меню: первые и вторые блюда, конечно же пицца, десерты, выпечка, мороженое, напитки! Есть вешалки для одежды, на подоконника и полках разложены игрушки(если вы с детьми, есть чем их занять), и что удивило, чего я не видела ни в одном кафе, так это то, что на креслах висят пледы(на случай, если кому прохладно или жёстко сидеть или....)
Юлия К — Google review
Chehova St, 4, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693000http://arlekin.ru/+7 424 224-11-11Tips and more reviews for Arlekin
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Korean restaurant
If you're in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, make sure to stop by Pak degam for an unforgettable Korean dining experience. This restaurant boasts a stunning interior that rivals even the best spots in Central Korea. The highlight here is the interactive BBQ option, where you can grill delicious galbi, samgyeopsal, and fresh seafood right at your table. While the service may present some language barriers, the friendly staff are eager to assist you.
Amazing food. You bbq your food at your table. The staff was very helpful. Fast service. Recommend to order table before you get here
Audun G — Google review
Excellent Korean restaurant in Yuzhno. We had the bbq option and was happy with galbi, samgyeopsal and seafood. Service was alright but with lack of English it was a bit of a challenge. Must visit!
Yoke C — Google review
Good Korean food, you can cook some dishes by yourself to fry some meat or seafood for example. Nice and friendly personnel. 😊 🤗
Albert N — Google review
We were there once and aren't gonna more times . Poor service quality , higher prices, small dishes and ONLY Korean cuisine . They don't serve tea in pots -just cups. But however, design of the restaurant is great. Simple and unique.
Slava S — Google review
Good selection of Korean dishes the one ordered included pork which was on the greasy gritty side. Other people's dishes looked pretty tasty, nice atmosphere, rasonably priced, I would eat here again.
Craig B — Google review
Winderful Korean cusine and many things to watch and taste. Beautiful interior works showing better than central Korea. Restaurants.
박용광 — Google review
I was there twice and disappointed both times. Slow service, inattentive waiters, mediocre food.
Inkara A — Google review
Very nice Korean food. Especially recommend the bimbibap and kimchitege soup.
Daniel S — Google review
Kommunisticheskiy Prospekt, 31Б/1, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, 693007+7 424 224-10-80Tips and more reviews for Pak degam
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