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How to spend time on Rishiri Island
Rishiri Island surrounded by nature
Tourism and hiking information
- We will introduce you to the main attractions.
It would be a waste to just do the usual island sightseeing!
We also offer guided hiking plan that depart every day!
Please enjoy this information before you visit the island, or as a memento of your trip.
Recommended tourist information
【Rishiri Fuji Town】Oshidomari districtIt's a 1 hour and 40 minute ferry ride from Wakkanai, the northernmost Wakkanai of Japan.
Oshidomari, the central Rishiri Fuji Town, serves as the gateway to the sea for Rishiri Island.
【Main highlights】
Oshidomari Port / Cape Peshi Yuhigaoka Observation Deck / Fujino Enchi Park / Ponmoshiri Island / Kanro Spring Water / Ponyama Himenuma Himenuma Observatory / Nozuka Observation Deck / Ranald McDonald's Landing Monument
【Rishiri Fuji Town】Oniwaki districtIn Rishiri Fuji Town, it is the second largest port town after Oshidomari and serves as a base for coastal fishing.
【Main highlights】
Oniwaki Port / Rishiri Island Local History Museum / Kitami Shrine / Ishizaki Lighthouse / Otadomari Swamp / Numaura Marshland/ Minamihama Wetland / Yamunaisawa
【Rishiri Town】Kutsugata districtThis is the gateway to the sea for Rishiri Town.
The town of Kutsugata boasts a streetscape that exudes the charm of a port town.
【Main highlights】
Kutsugata Port / Misaki Park/ Mikaeridai Park(5th Station)/ Reiho Spring Water / Human-faced Rock, Sleeping Bear Rock, and Kita no Ikutsushima Benten Shrine
【Rishiri Town】Senposhi districtLocated at the southernmost tip of the island, it is the second largest port town in Rishiri Town, after Kutsugata.
The contrast between the intricate coastline and Rishiri Fuji is magnificent.
【Main highlights】
Misaki Park / Rishiri Town Museum / Ookarasawa
Hotel Area Guide
- Cape Peshi(20-minute walk)
The first thing you'll notice at Oshidomari Port, the gateway to Rishiri Island Island by sea, is
Cape Peshi rises like a giant whale nestled beside the harbor.
From the summit, which is 93 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt Rishiri, Rebun Island, and more. - Yuhigaoka Observation Deck(Approximately 2km)
Yuhigaoka Observation Deck is known as a famous spot for sunset views.
The beauty of the sea dyed red by the setting sun and the silhouette of Rebun Island is,
It's something that's hard to put into words. - Fujino Enchi Park and Ponmoshiri Island(Approximately 2.5 km)
At Fujino Enchi Park, you can see the Ezo daylilies in full bloom from June to July.
Ponmoshiri Island is a small island with a colony of black-tailed gulls, and it can be seen from Fujino Enchi Park Observation Deck. - Himenuma and Himenuma Observatory(Approximately 5km)
It is a small lake with a circumference of 1km, surrounded by virgin forest.
There are walking paths around the area that can be explored in about 20 minutes.
Also, on clear, windless days, you can see the "Sakasa Fuji (Mt Fuji reflected on the lake)" reflected on the water's surface.
From Himenuma Observatory, located on the way to Himenuma, you can enjoy views of Oshidomari Port and Rebun Island.
■One-way walking time from the hotel
| Cape Peshi entrance | About 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Gravestone of Aizu Domain Samurai at Cape Peshi | Approximately 7 minutes |
| Oshidomari Post Office | About 10 minutes |
| Cape Peshi summit | About 15 minutes |
| Entrance to Rishirizan Shrine | About 15 minutes |
| Rishiri Alpine Botanical Garden | Approx. 18 minutes |
| Rishiri Fuji Hot Spring | About 20 minutes |
| Rishiri Fuji Town Comprehensive Exchange Promotion Facility"Ripura" | About 20 minutes |
| Rishiri Fuji Town Hall | About 25 minutes |
| Yoshida Horticulture | About 30 minutes |
| Entrance to Yuhigaoka Observation Deck | About 35 minutes |
| Fujino Enchi Park | About 45 minutes |
| Himenuma Observatory | About 50 minutes |
| Yamase Kamui Monument | Approximately 55 minutes |
| Ranald MacDonald Monument | About 60 minutes |
| Kanro Spring | About 90 minutes |
| Himenuma | About 90 minutes |
| Rishiri Airport | Approx. 100 minutes |
Hiking plan
■Rishiri Island Hiking plan(Daily departures)
- Depending on the weather, flowers, course conditions, etc., your guide will take you on course recommended by the tour guide on the day from three course, "A, B, or C."
【course A】Himenuma Guided Walk and Himenuma Observatory CourseA leisurely, flat forest trail course around Himenuma, perfect for birdwatching and forest bathing.
【distance】Approximately 1km
【Elevation Difference】Almost none
【Course B】Guided walking course to "Kanro Spring Water, " one of Japan's 100 best springs.Enjoy a guided walk to "Kanro- Japan's 100 Remarkable Waters Kanro Spring Water, and a refreshing forest bath.
【distance】Approximately 1km
【Elevation Difference】Approximately 40m
【C course】A leisurely guided walking course through Minamihama WetlandA flat boardwalk walking course you can see the lovely flowers of the northern marshes.
【distance】Approximately 1km
【Elevation Difference】Almost none
■Rishiri Island Hiking plan Details
| Period | May to early September |
|---|---|
| Regular holiday | May 19(Tuesday),July 23(Thursday),August 5(Wednesday),August 18(Tuesday),September 17(Thursday) *June closing dates are undecided *There is a possibility of change |
| Guide fee | 5000 yen(1 person/ (Same price for adults and children) *Reception is possible for one person or more.However, the tour must be conducted with a minimum of two people. |
| What's included | Guide fee / Insurance fee / Magnifying Glass / Earphones Guide / Flower brochure |
| Time required(All three course) | Approx. 120 minutes(Travel included) |
| Meeting and disbanding place | Main entrance/exit of Oshidomari Ferry Terminal |
| Meeting and reception | 【Morning course】Please gather between 9:00 and 9:15 【PM course】Please gather between 14:05 and 14:20 |
| Departure and end times | 【Morning course】9:20 Departure from in front of Oshidomari Ferry Terminal 【PM course】Departure from Oshidomari Ferry Terminal at 14:30. |
| Application | Please apply at the time of booking or at the front desk by 6:00pm the day before. *Cancellations made the day before will incur a 50% refund, and on the day will incur a 100% refund. |
| Payment Method | Please pay directly to the guide on the day. *Cash and QR code payment (PayPay) only. |
| Notes | ・The event will take place in normal rainy weather, so please prepare rain gear, trekking shoes (or sneakers), gloves, a hat, and a backpack. ・Please note that children alone and children under 10 years old cannot participate. |
■Early morning "Himenuma numa Stroll" guided plan(Departs every morning at 5:30)
Himenuma in the early morningYou might be able to see an inverted Rishiri Fuji in the water's Himenuma of Himenuma Pond.
You're more likely to see it in the early morning.
■Early Morning "Himenuma Stroll" Guided plan Details
| Period | Mid-May to end of September |
|---|---|
| Regular holiday | May 19(Tuesday),July 23(Thursday),August 5(Wednesday),August 18(Tuesday),September 17(Thursday) *June closing dates are undecided *There is a possibility of change |
| Fare | Participation is free for guests staying at this facility! |
| Time required | Approximately 60 to 80 minutes(Travel included) Departure from hotel at 5:30 - Return to hotel at 6:50 |
| Recruitment | Limited to 8 People |
| Application | Please apply at the front desk when making your reservation or by 7:30pm the day before. *Cancellations accepted until 7:00 PM the day before(Cancellation on the day is not possible) |
| Notes | The temperature drops in the early morning, so please dress warmly. |
【Flowers blooming on Rishiri Island】
Caltha marsh marigold(April to May)
- Rishiri Island Island is located at a high latitude of 45 degrees north, so alpine plants that can only be found at altitudes of around 2,000 meters on Honshu can be seen on the plains.
It is also a treasure trove of alpine plants, including many endemic species such as the poppy and the buttercup.
We have compiled a list of the most common flowers that can be found on the island, so please use this as reference when planning your trip.
■The main flowering season
| April | Skunk cabbage / Corydalis angustifolia / Caltha marsh marigold |
|---|---|
| May | Skunk cabbage / Corydalis angustifolia / Caltha marsh marigold / Black lily / Japanese larkspur / Cotton grass / Chishima Flow / Iris / Swallowtail / Trillium / Chishima cherry blossom |
| June | Corydalis angustifolia / Caltha marsh marigold / Black lily / Japanese larkspur / Cotton grass / Chishima Flow / Iris / Swallowtail / Trillium / Sendai bush clover / Rock lily / Rhodiola rosea / Wild iris / Yellow rhododendron / Mountain columbine / Poppy / Anemone nigricans / Rugosaurus / Daylily |
| July | Cotton grass / Rock lily / Rhodiola rosea / Wild iris / Yellow rhododendron / Poppy / Rishiri touchisou / Rishiri Genge / Rishiri Gentian / Lisilisou / Turmeric Deutzia / Anemone nigricans / Ezonotsugazakura / Ezo azalea / Rugosaurus / Daylily / Rock beetle / Mountain iris / Button berry |
| August | Poppy / Rishiri touchisou / Rishiri Genge / Rishiribushi / Rishiri Gentian / Lisilisou / Rugosaurus / Button berry |
Rainy day stroll
Rishiri Art Visitor CenterIn addition to historical exhibitions that closely relate to life on Rishiri Island, this facility also offers opportunities to experience art, culture, and the arts.The facility also includes Mt Rishiri Visitor Center, which displays essential information to know before climbing Mount Mt Rishiri and tips to make your climb more enjoyable.Come experience the delicate art, history, culture, and art.The building's design is inspired by a ship sailing across the open sea, with a roof shape modeled after Rishiri Fuji, a setting sun sinking beneath it, exterior walls whose appearance changes with the passage of time due to the interplay of light and shadow, and surrounding flowers and trees that create the vibrant colors of each season.The building itself is beautiful and blends in beautifully with the surrounding nature, so after experiencing the art inside, be sure to take a walk around the building.*Visitors to the "Hokkaido Jomon Town Handbook & Stamp Rally" should also enter through the main entrance of the Art Visitor Center.
【reference:RISHIRI PLUS, a tourism portal site Rishiri Island】