[2025 Rishirifuji Attraction] Travel Guide for Rishiri Island (Updated Jul)

The scenery of Japan 🗾 is really not tired of seeing 😝 go to different places can enjoy different beautiful scenery 🤩 and according to the season different views will be different 🤣 And we went to Rishiri Island in Hokkaido!!️ It needs to start from Wakkanai 🤔 It's quite far from Sapporo!!️ So if you want to come to play it is best to allow at least a week🤓🤓 The way to get to Ribun Island, the northernmost island of Japan🇯🇵, is usually by boat from Wakkanai👍🏻 His boat has indoor seating or bedding for everyone to rest😎 There are two to four flights a day ❣️ The time will be matched with the island's sightseeing bus 🚌 🤞🏻 so it is a place where you can sightsee even without driving However, because there are quite a lot of places to visit so it is highly recommended to take the earliest boat to leave There are grades of boat seats🙈 You can buy according to your needs In addition, it can transport cars but the cost is very high 😅 so we think it is more convenient and cheaper to take a bus on the island 🚌🤩 Rishiri Island is nearly a circular island 👏🏻 Its central has an altitude of 1721 meters of Rishiri Mountain ❤️ It is known as Lishiri Fuji !! ️ It is also one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan 🇯🇵 We can see Rishiri Fuji in the distance in Wakkanai and Rimon 👍🏻 It is most famous for the packaging cover of Hokkaido White Lover🤩 He uses the winter photos of Mount Rishiri🤣 The representative attraction of Rishiri Island will be OTATOMARI Marsh🤓 It has been famous for the visit of the emperor who is about to abdicate 😜 The view of Mount Rishiri will be more open ❣️ and the seasons will make the style different 👍🏻 worth seeing The southernmost park on Rishiri Island is the strange rock formed by the volcano🌋🤩 It is the only place where you can see the top of the mountain from the foot of the mountain In addition, in winter there will be many seals swimming in the north 🦭 If you are interested, you can purchase fish at the next to the local product shop to feed the seals 😊 The price is very cheap 😂 Of course you have to play 🥰 If you are going to play in Nichina🙈 then I think even arranging a day here is not too much!!️ Because the view here will make you very unforgettable #Japan must-visit photo spots #parent-child activities #weekend trip #overseas travel #Japan travel #japan attractions #parent-child good places guide #parent-child holiday good places #parents and children unwind #parent-child travel #japan summer travel #parent-child fun good places #photo restaurant

Here are some recommended restaurants on Rishiri Island✨ Delicious soup curry, "Anbaron" Soup curry dining Anbaron is located in the Kutsugata area of ​​Rishiri Island✨The restaurant has chairs and raised seats, making it easy to use whether you are alone or with children✨Dinner service is available all year round, and they serve authentic Western food made with ingredients from Rishiri and other parts of Hokkaido, as well as a wide variety of drinks such as wine, super carbonated highballs and craft beer✨ Please come and try it✨ Rishiri Island in Hokkaido is a small island with a circumference of about 60 km, about 52 km from Wakkanai City, Hokkaido✨If you drive, it takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half✨✨ "Rishiri" comes from the Ainu word "Rishiri", which means "an island with high mountains"✨ 🌏60-7 Fujimi-cho, Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido #Hokkaido Tourism

Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, is covered in snow in winter. When it snows, anti-slip shoes are a must❄️✨❄️ It seems that anti-slip shoes are sold everywhere, but you need to have spares❄️✨✨✨ Rishiri Island is also a fun place to experience the fantastic world that is unique to winter✨ Rishiri Island is a small island about 60km in circumference, about 52km away from Wakkanai City, Hokkaido. By car, it takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half to go around the island. It is popular as a tourist destination because there are many scenic spots created by nature. Mount Rishiri, the symbol of the island and one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, has an altitude of 1,721m and is the highest mountain in the north. 🚢The most popular way to get to Rishiri Island and Rebun Island is to use the regular ferry that runs from Wakkanai Port. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes between Wakkanai Port and Rishiri Island (Oshidomari Port), and about 1 hour 55 minutes between Wakkanai Port and Rebun Island (Kafuka Port). There are also flights from Sapporo Chitose Airport to Rishiri Island's Rishiri Airport, which takes about 50 minutes. #HokkaidoTourism #SecretSpot #Winter

Kitami Fuji Shrine is a shrine located in the Kutsugata region of Rishiri Island. This shrine has been loved by local people for over 120 years since the pioneering days. In autumn, the contrast between the clear skies and the autumn leaves is beautiful. We visited during the monthly festival, so there were many offerings of sake and other items. This is a somewhat unusual shrine where you can buy very unique goshuin and mountain climbing amulets, so be sure to stop by if you visit Rishiri Island. #shrine #mountain climbing amulets #Rishiri Town #prayer

On Rishiri Island, at the very north end of the country, there is a famous ramen restaurant that some people visit just to try the flavors. Its name is Miraku. You can try the delicious soy sauce ramen, packed with the savory aroma of burnt soy sauce and the umami of Rishiri kelp, here and at the Ramen Museum in Shin-Yokohama. #HokkaidoTrip #KeihanGroupCampaign #RemoteIslandTrip

The symbol of Rishiri Island is the beautiful mountain Rishiri Fuji. Basically, if the weather is good, it can be seen from anywhere on the island, but on this day, it was the only time I could see it. It is still beautiful. #HokkaidoTrip #KeihanGroupCampaign #RemoteIslandTrip

Miraku's Scorched Soy Sauce Ramen is always recommended when you go to Rishiri. They have miso and salt flavors, but they're both delicious. The egg noodles give it a Hokkaido ramen feel and are very satisfying! [Ramen Miraku] 67 Kutsugata Honmachi, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido #QuintessaCampaign #HokkaidoTrip #RishiriIsland #Ramen #Gourmet

I went there for dessert after dinner! When I went to Ramen Miraku, I found out that they have a sister store. I went there after dinner because they serve gelato! The pistachio was very rich and the raspberry was sour and delicious! UNBALLON soup curry dining 60-7 Kutsugata Fujimi-cho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido 097-0401 Double gelato 500 yen #RishiriIsland #unballon soup curry dining #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #QuintessaCampaign

We went to eat gelato at UNBALLON soup curry dining on Rishiri Island. They have a wide variety of gelato, and my family and I tried all of them, and each one was delicious. If you order a double, you can eat one more bite-sized type, so one person can enjoy up to three types. You can eat in the restaurant just for gelato, and it was a comfortable time in the cute restaurant. If you visit Rishiri, be sure to visit. UNBALLON soup curry dining 60-7, Kutsugata Fujimi-cho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido 097-0401 #HokkaidoTrip #Hokkaido #Rishiri #SoupCurry #Gelato

When travelling to Rishiri Island by ferry, you will always need to use the Wakkanai Ferry Terminal. The Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome is located about a 15-minute walk from the Wakkanai Ferry Terminal. This quiet breakwater is reminiscent of ancient Rome. The breakwater, which is 427m long, has 70 columns and a semi-arched dome, was constructed between 1931 and 1936. A railway once ran through it, and it is also a symbol of the time when it was bustling with people crossing to Sakhalin. It has attracted attention both domestically and internationally as a unique piece of architecture, and was registered as a Hokkaido Heritage Site in 2001. ・Address: Kaiun, Wakkanai City ・Free of charge ・Access: 5 minute walk from JR Wakkanai Station 15 minute walk from Wakkanai Ferry Terminal The ferry in service on this day was the Cypria Soya The theme of the ferry is "A journey of the heart" and "A journey that awakens you to the kindness of nature", and you can enjoy a comfortable 1 hour 40 minute journey to Rishiri Island. #Snowscape #Wakkanai Ferry Terminal #Wakkanai Port #Rishiri Island

A forest park in Kutsugata, Rishiri Town Now that the snow has started to harden, you can go to the park on snow shoes and get close to places you couldn't go to in the summer and trees you looked up at. This time, the wild birds were also covered in winter fur. The main tourist season in Rishiri and Rebun is summer, but winter is recommended for leisurely strolls and enjoying the scenery. On this day, the branches were drooping under the weight of the snow, creating a natural arch on the road. In winter, there are few visitors, so you can enjoy Hokkaido's fresh snow to your heart's content. You can even jump into the snow and get buried! The forest park is a 15-minute walk from Kutsugata Port. The forest park is located on the mountain behind the city. The forest park is divided into about eight areas, including the Recreation Forest, Spring Forest, and Green Forest, and each has its own characteristics. The park covers an area of ​​about 76 hectares, and makes use of the rich forest as it is, making it the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. [Address] Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Transportation] Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port [Parking] Available [Toilets] Available #Snowscape #Remote Island Trip #Rishiri Island

Rishiri Airport is the northernmost airport in Japan. The two-story airport, with its completely glassed-in interior, has a fantastic atmosphere when combined with the snowy scenery. JAL operates one regular flight per day between Sapporo Okadama Airport and Rishiri Airport. In addition, seasonal flights to New Chitose Airport increase in the summer. ANA operates one flight per day between New Chitose and Rishiri Airport, mainly for a limited time in the summer. Flight cancellations are particularly common in the winter, so it is essential to check flight information. #RishiriAirport #NorthernAirport #SeasonalOperation #trip2022

This year is a snowy year❄️ From January, it was as snowy as usual in February, and the recent heavy snowfall was so heavy that the transportation network was completely paralyzed, which is rare in recent years. Everywhere is covered in white snow during this season. Once you come to the island, it may not be easy to leave depending on the timing, but please try to experience winter on a remote island. Oshidomari Port is a temporary boarding gate due to wharf construction. It is a rare experience these days to be able to get on and off using a gangway, so please do. The boarding gate is difficult to find due to the snow, so please ask a local for help. #snowscape #remote island trip #rishiri #trip2022

There's been a lot of snow this year, and snow removal is a struggle. The townspeople either have their own snow removal machines or borrow them from snow removal companies to remove the snow. It seems that if you ask the town hall, they can also do snow removal for you for about 50,000 yen a month. But the silver world is beautiful. #Snowscape #Rishiri Island

Rishiri Town Exchange Promotion Facility [Donto] This public facility has a variety of facilities, including: ○Local History Library ○Large Hall ○Stage ○Cooking Room ○Hands-on Learning Room ○Ceramics Room The local history library has a wide range of materials, including general books, specialized books, picture books, children's books, and materials related to Rishiri. The library also has DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes, and an AV corner where you can freely watch them. There is also a PC corner with internet access and copying facilities, so you can get a sudden job request or submit documents while you're enjoying your trip to the island! We visited during Coming of Age Ceremony season, so the entrance hall was lined with photos of the Coming of Age Ceremony held in Rishiri Town. For some reason, there was also a snowplow next to it. The most noticeable place was a poster for the Rishiri Boys, a hip-hop group of active fishermen living in Rishiri Town with a combined age of 246. My dream is to perform at the Red and White Song Battle. lol ■Address 2-2 Fujimi-cho, Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido ■Business hours 9:30~17:30 (library) ■Annual holidays Mondays (next day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's holidays ■Access 10 minutes walk from Kutsugata Port Ferry Terminal #Remote Island Travel #Rishiri Island #Rishiri Town

Sea urchin fishing begins in June. The sea urchins harvested at this time of year are Ezo bafun sea urchins. They are characterized by their rich, sweet flavor. Compared to the Bafun sea urchins, the Kitamurasaki sea urchin, which is in season from mid-summer to autumn, has a lighter flavor. Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy sea urchins. Crows and seagulls eat them too. They prefer Ezo bafun sea urchins, which have a sweeter flavor. They borrow them from boats where fishermen keep the sea urchins they have caught in the sea, borrow them from buckets used by fishermen while peeling sea urchins, or even pick them themselves. They carry the borrowed sea urchins to a safe place to eat, so you often see the strange phenomenon of sea urchin shells lying around on roads, cycling paths, parks, etc. far from the sea. If you're unlucky, a sea urchin dropped by a bird might fall on your head...? If you want to enjoy a unique birdwatching experience, June is the month to go! The snow has finally melted, so the temperature is not too high and it is quite comfortable. By the way, at Kamui Coast Park in Kutsugata, you can experience picking sea urchins, making souvenirs from Rishiri kelp, and crab fishing (reservations required for 1 person or more). Kamii Coast Park [Address] Kutsugata Kamui, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] About 15 minutes by car from Kutsugata Port [Parking] Available #Remote Island Travel #Hokkaido #Rishiri Island #Rishiri Town #Birdwatching

Kutsugata Izumimachi Konpira Shrine This is a hidden gem that you won't find much information about even if you search online. There are several Konpira shrines on Rishiri Island, and the one in Izumimachi is the oldest. There is no resident priest, and the locals only come here to cut grass, so weasels live here freely. It seems that the shrine has a burrow that has been used for generations. From summer to autumn, weasels go out more often to prepare for winter. They go out not only around the shrine but also to the beach in front of it in search of food. I encountered a weasel while taking pictures of birds that had come to eat seaweed in the sea and black swallowtail butterflies that were there for some reason. *If you think that there will be no resident priest and therefore no goshuin stamps...be careful! [Address] Izumicho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port #Remote Island Travel #Hokkaido #Rishiri Island #Rishiri Town

A forest park in Kutsugata, Rishiri Town Now that the snow has started to harden, you can go to the park on snow shoes and get close to places you couldn't go to in the summer and the trees you looked up at. This time, the wild birds are also fluffy with winter fur. Sightseeing in Rishiri and Rebun is mainly in the summer, but winter is recommended as a leisurely stroll and a way to enjoy the scenery. The signs in the forest park are of animals such as owls and raccoon dogs, and the guide boards are made of trees. (Raccoon dogs do not live in Rishiri) The signs that you look up at in summer will be looked down on in winter. There was a lot of snow this year, so some signs were buried in snow! The animal signs are also cute with their snow caps. The forest park is a 15-minute walk from Kutsugata Port. The forest park is located on the mountain behind the city. The forest park is divided into about eight areas, such as the Rest Forest, Spring Forest, and Green Forest, and each has its own characteristics. The park is about 76 hectares in size, and the lush forest is used as is, making it the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. [Address] Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port [Parking] Available [Toilets] Available #Snowscape #Remote Island Trip #Rishiri Island

Rishiri Island Sky Mirror Photo Spot A local person who is a camera enthusiast told me about a spot on Rishiri Island where you can take photos of the Sky Mirror. The location is the sea behind Seico Mart in Kutsugata. You can get off at the gas station next to Seico Mart to the sea side. It's such an ordinary sea that it's not even listed as a tourist spot, and you only see locals occasionally. Fishing boats and ferries don't pass by often, there are few rocks and no tetrapods. The sea is relatively calm, and seals don't visit. You can't see Rebun or Wakkanai in any direction, so it was the best photo spot for me, who wants to capture the contrast between the sea and the sky! It seems to be quite rare even for locals, but when the best conditions are met, you can take a sky mirror like Lake Uyuni. I've been to the island several times, but I've never been blessed with good conditions, and the first photo I posted this time was taken when the conditions were the best. It takes a few tries to take a photo like Lake Uyuni, but you can take a lot of photos of the sunset and angel ladders (crepuscular rays)! And if you're lucky, you might even encounter a weasel. ■Address 81 Honmachi, Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido The sea below Seico Mart Kutsugata store ■Access 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port 30 minutes by car from Oshidomari Port #Remote Island Travel #Remote Island Tour #Rishiri Island Rishiri Island #Sky Mirror #Rishiri Town #Amazing View

Kutsugata, Rishiri Island I went to the Rishiri Town Settlement and Migration Support Center Tsuginova, an exchange space that opened in 2020 by reusing part of the old Kutsugata Junior High School building. The other day, I went to buy coffee beans that are rumored to be delicious, but this time I used the cafe. The cafe is a reused art room from the junior high school. Next to it is Otonova, a reused music room. This place holds music-related events on an irregular basis. In the future, they plan to reuse the gymnasium to create an indoor playground! This time, I had homemade red shiso juice (500 yen) made with red shiso grown on the island. The people I went with ordered almond au lait and coffee made with beans of their choice. The desks are reused from actual use. There were scratches that were likely made by students, but they had a lot of character and it was fun to look at the letters engraved on them. You can also play on the ping pong table that is provided. (Rackets and balls available for rental, free of charge) You can use the cafe for dining and takeout, but you can also use it as a coworking space and consult with the staff about settling down or relocating. The staff are people who have actually moved to Rishiri Island from other prefectures. They can provide advice about settling down or relocating based on their own experiences, so it's nice that it's easy to imagine and understand what kind of life awaits you. The coffee beans sold at the cafe and for takeout are sent to us by someone from outside the island. Apparently, that person's hobby is roasting coffee beans!! In front of the jar containing the beans, there is a chart showing the richness, acidity, and bitterness, making it easy to choose your favorite beans. They are considering selling herbal tea in addition to coffee in the future, so I would like to stop by again if I visit the island again. Exchange space "Rishiri Town Settlement and Migration Support Center Tsuginova" ◎Opening hours 9:30-~16:30 ◎1 drink system (¥500 for adults, ¥200 for elementary school students and younger) ◎Address 5 Kutsugata Hinodecho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido ◎Access Approx. 15-minute walk from Kutsugata Port Ferry Terminal 20-minute drive from Oshidomari Port Ferry Terminal ◎Coworking space, capacity 20 people ・Wi-Fi, power outlets, extension cables available ・Copy and printout facilities available (fees apply) ◎Meeting room available #Remote island trip #Rishiri Island #Hokkaido #Cafe tour

Kutsugata, Rishiri Island I went to buy some coffee beans that are rumored to be delicious at the Rishiri Town Settlement and Migration Support Center Tsuginova, an exchange space that opened in 2020 by reusing part of the old Kutsugata Junior High School building. This is a cafe where you can eat and drink or take out, but you can also use it as a coworking space and consult with the staff about settling and relocating. The staff are people who have actually moved to Rishiri Island from other prefectures. The nice thing about settling and relocating is that you can easily imagine and understand what kind of life awaits you, which is a nice point. The coffee beans are sent to me by someone from outside the island. Apparently, that person's hobby is roasting coffee beans! ! In front of the jar containing the beans, there is a chart showing the richness, acidity, and bitterness, making it easy to choose your favorite beans. I tried it immediately after purchasing it, and the taste was very good, not much different from that of a coffee shop that uses carefully selected coffee beans. And the takeaway bags are very stylish! They are considering selling herbal tea in addition to coffee in the future, so I would like to stop by again when I visit the island. Exchange space "Rishiri Town Settlement and Migration Support Center Tsuginova" ◎Opening hours 9:30-~16:30 ◎1 drink system (¥500 for adults, ¥200 for elementary school students and younger) ◎Address 5 Kutsugata Hinodecho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido ◎Access About 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port Ferry Terminal 20 minutes by car from Oshidomari Port Ferry Terminal ◎Coworking space, capacity 20 people ・Wi-Fi, power, extension cable available ・Copy and printout facilities (fee required) available ◎Meeting room available #Remote Island Trip #Rishiri Island #Hokkaido #Cafe Tour

Forest Park Autumn Forest Last fall, I went to Forest Park Autumn Forest to photograph chipmunks and weasels. Forest Park is a 15-minute walk from Kutsugata Port. Forest Park is located on the mountain behind the city. Forest Park is divided into about 8 areas, such as Rest Forest, Spring Forest, and Green Forest, each with its own characteristics. The park covers an area of ​​about 76 hectares, and it is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors as it makes use of the rich forest as it is. There are small mulberry trees in the autumn forest, and they will soon be ripe to eat. Autumn forest is characterized by an abundance of wild vegetables and nuts. Locals enjoy the autumn harvest by making small mulberry into alcohol and jam. The small mulberry trees in the photo are still hard, but they will be ready to eat when they soften. They are said to be sweet and delicious. I heard that even if the fruit is hard, it will soften if you place it on top of rice? ? As I was walking around the park and feeling the coming of autumn, I was delighted to come across a chipmunk who was also happy about autumn. In autumn, wild animals such as chipmunks and weasels become active in preparation for winter, and the chances of encountering them on the island are much higher. The autumn forest is particularly rich in wild vegetables and nuts, and the chances of encountering chipmunks are high. If you want to take photos of wild animals eating, please visit this place. [Address] Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port [Parking] Available [Toilets] Available ♯Remote Island Travel ♯Rishiri Island ♯Hokkaido

I went to PORT CAFE, which just opened in July 2020. It is located in a corner of a row of houses in front of the Oshidomari Ferry Terminal, which is lined with souvenir shops such as seafood direct sales stores and ramen shops. The shops around the ferry terminal close when the tourist season ends, so it is rare to see one open during the winter. It is run by a married couple, and the name of the shop seems to mean "Port" in Portuguese. They seem to be particular about their coffee beans, and mainly use beans from Brazil. They also bake their own bread in the shop. A local told me that the butter croissants are delicious! On this day, I bought a butter croissant, a chocolate croissant, and a chocolate muffin. As rumored, the butter croissant was very delicious!! I took it for takeout, so it took a while to eat it, and it got cold, but it was crispy. Inside the shop, there is a counter and four tables for two people. The two-seater tables are all long, fixed chairs on the right wall, so even if you have small children with you, you can use them without worry. If you come to the island by ferry, be sure to stop by for a rest. The bread is especially popular on the island, and it sometimes runs out in the afternoon! If you want to enjoy bread and coffee together, we recommend going in the morning. It's also a lot of fun to chat with the friendly owner! PORTO COFFEE 200 Oshidomariminatocho, Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido Business hours: 8am to 5pm (irregular holidays) #Remote island trip #Hokkaido #Rishiri Island

This year, I decided to spend the New Year's holidays on a remote island. In summer, the tourist season is in full swing, so hotels and inns are very busy, but in winter there are hardly any guests and it's almost like we have the place to ourselves. After watching the Red and White Song Battle and the New Year's Song, I went to a shrine that an islander told me about at the beginning of the new year. The air at the shrine at night was clear and it felt sacred. After praying at the shrine, I went to receive sacred sake and sweet sake. The shrine staff distributes sacred sake and sweet sake for free to those who come to pray. It seems that it is usually a warehouse, but during the New Year's holidays, they light a stove and welcome visitors. It seems that you can drink it while sitting on a chair, but I decided to drink it on my way home. The warm sweet sake seeps into my body. Rishiri is said to be one of the warmer areas in Hokkaido, but it is still really cold late at night. You can get fortunes, amulets, and goshuin at the shrine office next door, but it was too cold at night so I retreated. The next day I went back and drew a fortune. I ate so I don't have a photo, but I received one red and one white round rice cake that was made on New Year's Day at the shrine. I'm so happy to be able to receive the sake and rice cakes made from rice cake rice that were offered at the shrine at the end of the year. This year, I've been eating and drinking a lot of hand-me-downs from the remote island gods since the beginning of the year, so I think something good will happen. Kitami Fuji Shrine 23 Kutsugata Midoricho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido 15 minutes walk from Kutsugata Port #first shrine visit of the year #snowscape #remote island trip #Hokkaido #Rishiri

Winter in Rishiri is tough for birds. Apparently, some people in the shopping district of Kutsugata scatter old rice as food for sparrows. The sparrows are cute, lined up in a row, huddled together to keep warm. Even with their winter fur, they are fluffy and round, like stuffed animals. Other birds survive by searching for berries that have been harvested in the fall or eating tree bark. Smart birds hide food between trees or under the eaves of houses, and take it out in winter and eat it little by little. Kutsugata's shopping district is within a 5-minute walk from Kutsugata Port, so please come and see the winter sparrows. #winterscenery #RishiriIsland #Kutsugata #sparrow #Chunta

Oniwaki Menushoro Swamp It is located on the route from Oshidomari Port, where the ferry from Wakkanai arrives, to Kutsugata via Oniwaki and Senboshi. Menushoro Swamp is located in Minamihama Marsh, a designated natural monument in Rishiri-Fuji Town. It is a small 6-hectare marsh. Wooden boards have been laid out around the marsh, allowing you to stroll around. They say that autumn in Hokkaido passes in the blink of an eye, but I was lucky enough to visit during the autumn foliage season. The grass growing around the marsh has turned yellow with the arrival of autumn. From afar, it looks like it is shining gold, which is beautiful. The weather was good and there was no wind, so the water was a beautiful mirror, and Rishiri-Fuji was reflected beautifully. The trees around the marsh had not yet turned color, but if you go a little further up the mountain, you will see beautiful autumn leaves. This marsh is commonly called Menushoro, but in Ainu language it is called Menushoro. It means Izumi-numa, having, inside the bay, or bad, inside the bay. There is an area called Numaura nearby, and there are many swamps, including Mikazuki-numa and Otatomari-numa. Otatomari-numa is a famous tourist spot where tourist buses always stop. There is a souvenir exhibition, so there are many tourists, but here there are not many people. Since there are no people, you can see wild birds resting their wings, playing, and eating. Recommended for those who want to take pictures quietly and slowly, and those who want to observe migratory birds and wild birds! [Address] Oniwaki, Fuji-cho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] About 30 minutes by car from Oshidomari Port 　　　　　　　 About 1 hour and 30 minutes by bicycle [Parking lot] Available [Toilet] Available #Autumn leaves #Rishiri Island #Remote island trip #Rishiri Town #Wild birds

Rishiri Island: Snowy Seascape It's a long, cold winter in Hokkaido. The birds are covered in fluffy winter fur. The seals are dozing off in the warm sunlight, even though it's cold. Ducks can be seen in the sea at this time of year. When you think of ducks, you might think of them in lakes, rivers, and ponds, but the Harlequin Duck lives in the sea. Ducks can be broadly categorized into two types. ●Diving ducks that dive to eat bottom-of-water foods and crustaceans ●Ducks that feed on the surface Harlequin Ducks are classified as diving ducks. The way they dive to get food makes you wonder if they're ducks. And the males' winter fur is beautiful. By the way, drift ice doesn't come very often. Even if it does, it's just small pieces, and the huge ones like the ones in the Sea of ​​Okhotsk melt before they reach the island. The winter scenery of Rishiri is the ice on the rocks. It seems that seawater starts to freeze at about -1.8℃ because it contains salt. However, only the fresh water actually freezes, and the salty portion (concentrated seawater) is expelled into the unfrozen seawater. By the way, on days when the sea is calm, there may be snow on top of the ice on the rocks, so if you climb up, you will slip and fall into the cold sea, so please be careful. When it gets cold, the familiar seals and sea lions come to the island. They will peek out their cute faces. #Snowscape #RishiriIsland #Freezing

This year, the snow seemed to pile up (called deep snow) later than usual. However, if you go a little outside of town to the forest park, you will see a solid snowy landscape. The trees were covered in beautiful snow. This is what you would imagine a Christmas tree to be like. 　 To get to the park, it is a 15-minute walk from Kutsugata Port. It is located on the mountain behind the city. The park covers an area of ​​about 76 hectares and makes use of the lush forest. Since there is no one to remove the snow, the snow in the park has piled up enormously. Be careful not to wear snowshoes, as you will get stuck in snow up to your thighs and be unable to move. The snow can make it difficult to walk, so you will sweat a lot and it is a good workout. Bird watching in winter is also interesting, as you can see birds that you don't see in other seasons. Usually, you can see them eating nuts in a cute way, but in winter they are pecking at trees. They eat tree bark and prey on hibernating insects, pupae, and eggs. Squirrels and crows also hide food between trees or under the roofs of houses! The nuts and wild grapes on the snow are probably left behind by birds and small animals. [Address] Kutsugata, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido [Access] About 15 minutes on foot from Kutsugata Port [Parking] Yes [Toilets] Yes ♯Snowscape ♯Rishiri Island ♯Hokkaido #Trip to visit remote islands#Amazing nature

This fire festival is held every January and February at Kutsugata Kitami Fuji Shrine. Residents of the town bring New Year decorations, talismans and charms that they have used throughout the year, and have them burned in the shrine grounds. They also burn things that would be too much to throw away with regular trash, such as dolls and photos of deceased loved ones. This "Dontoyaki" is called different names in different regions. The most common are "Dondoyaki" and "Sagicho." In Akita Prefecture, fire festivals such as the "Oga Namahage Sedo Festival," "Yuzawa Inukko Festival," and "Yokote Kamakura Bonden" are popular. This fire festival is an event to see off the New Year God and pray for good health and good harvests. One of the joys of visiting a winter shrine is sitting around a fire in the snow and enjoying the sweet sake and marshmallows that are served. If you are planning to spend the New Year's holiday relaxing on a remote island, please try participating. The goshuin (stamps) are also decorated with boats, octopuses, squids, etc., and are full of the priest's playfulness. Kitami Fuji Shrine 23 Kutsugata Midoricho, Rishiri-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido 15 minutes' walk from Kutsugata Port #Snowscape #Hokkaido #Rishiri #Dontoyaki