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Sitka

Sitka · United States · 57.05, -135.33

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.

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 crab, halibut 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

Nearest airport

15–20 min

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

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

Sources

Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Secondary sourcesitka.org

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

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Sitka

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

10-Night Alaska Cruise from San Francisco

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Sources