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View Alaska on the mapA historic Alaska town where Russian and Indigenous cultures remain visible.

Sitka

Sitka · United States · View on map

A historic port town in southeastern Alaska, once the capital of Russian Alaska. Tlingit culture and Russian Orthodox heritage coexist here, alongside beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and sea and abundant wildlife.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Sitka · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 8,000 people
Population
Maritime climate. Summers are cool and rainy. Winters are relatively mild, but precipitation is heavy.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
May to September, the peak cruise season
Best time to visit
Local food
Fresh seafood such as salmon and king crabhalibut dishes
Sights
St. Michael's Cathedral (Russian Orthodox church)Totem poles in Sitka National Historical ParkAlaska Raptor CenterWhale watching
Monthly average high / low temperatures
3°
-2°Jan
4°
-1°Feb
5°
-1°Mar
9°
1°Apr
12°
4°May
15°
7°Jun
16°
10°Jul
17°
10°Aug
14°
7°Sep
10°
4°Oct
5°
0°Nov
3°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SITKA 1 NE · about 0.5 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)173 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

$1.19
Water 500 ml
$3.95
Coffee
$17.00
Inexpensive meal
$6.00
Local beer
$8.89
Big Mac

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

Getting there from Japan

SIT
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
15–20 min

About 2.0 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 “Sitka, Alaska” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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