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View Alaska on the mapAlaska's capital surrounded by glaciers and mountains

Juneau

Juneau · United States · View on map

Alaska's capital, surrounded by mountains and sea and unconnected to the outside world by road. A signature Alaska cruise port, its biggest attraction is the accessible Mendenhall Glacier. Visitors can encounter humpback whales on whale-watching tours, ride a tram up Mount Roberts, and explore the historic downtown. The town combines rich nature with traces of its pioneering era.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Juneau · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 32,000
Population
A subarctic maritime climate. Summers are cool and rainy, with high annual precipitation.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
May to September (summer season)
Best time to visit
Local food
Alaska king salmonDungeness craband halibut
Sights
Mendenhall GlacierWhale watchingMount Roberts TramwayDowntown historic district
Monthly average high / low temperatures
1°
-3°Jan
3°
-2°Feb
4°
-1°Mar
9°
2°Apr
14°
6°May
17°
9°Jun
17°
11°Jul
17°
11°Aug
13°
8°Sep
9°
4°Oct
4°
0°Nov
2°
-2°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: JUNEAU DWTN · about 0.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)280 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$2.19
Water 591 ml
$4.50
Coffee
$17.99
Inexpensive meal
$7.00
Local beer
$8.89
Big Mac

Prices in Juneau. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

JNU
Juneau International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
20–25 min

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Juneau, Alaska” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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