Mashike Town Walking & Hiking Map

Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri
Quasi-National Park

Hokkaido

MashikeTown

Mt.Shokanbetsu 1,492m

Have a memorable experience with history and nature in Mashike Town and Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park!
Mashike Town: Where Nature
Meets History
Located in the upper-left part of Hokkaido,
alongside the Sea of Japan, Mashike Town isa region blessed with great nature,a fascinating history, and a rich foodculture born from the pure mineral waterthat flows from the Shokan Mountain Range.
Several nice and enjoyable hiking trailsare available in this area. Visit andexplore Mashike Town to discover andexperience the many sides of this historic
town surrounded by nature!

Hashibetsu Trail

Shokan Trail
entrance to Mt.Shokanbetsu trail

entrance to Mt.Shokanbetsu trail

Fruit Calendar

Hashibetsu
Emergency
Hut

Shokan Lodge
Shokanbetsu-dake Ski Area

Strawberries

Blueberries

Peaches

PrunesApplesJun.Late〜Jul.Early

Jul.Late〜Aug.Mid

Sept.Early〜Sept.Late

Sept.Early〜Oct.Late

Sept.Mid〜Oct.Late

Cherries

Plums

GrapesNashi Pears

Jun.Late〜Jul.Late

Aug.Early〜Aug.Late

Sept.Early〜Oct.Late

Sept.Late〜Oct.Late

Mt. Shokanbetsu (altitude 1,492 m) is the main peakof the Shokan Mountain Range which has mountains over
1000-m high. It is home to approximately 100
varieties of alpine plants and is open to the hikers
in June. The mountain boasts three trails for
mountain-hiking enthusiasts, as well as the Shokan
Lodge and a camping ground, which can be used free ofcharge. A variety of leisure activities is alsoavailable.

Auto Camp Site

Mashike Mountain Path: A Hokkaido Heritage Site

Cafe POLKU & Coty
Apple CorridorTo Rumoi

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Former Mashike
Elementary School

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NoleMarina,Mashike●Tokyo-NewChitose(Sapporo) 1hr.30min●Tokyo-Asahikawa 1hr.45min●Tokyo-Wakkanai 1hr.45min

glovesBearbell

Trekking
poles

Water(2ℓ ~)Lunch/
Trailsnacks
First-aidkit
Map/
Compass

MashikeLighthouse* as needed

Portable
toiletbag

Trekking
shoesor boots

Summer(Jun-Aug)

Autumn(Sep-Oct)●Approx. 1.5 hours＊When using the expressway●Approx. 2 – 2.5 hours

Mashike Town Hall& Fire Station＊When using the standard national highway

By Train or Bus●Approx. 2.5 hours(Sapporo to Fukagawa
to Rumoito Mashike：Bus between Rumoi and Hashike）

Mashike Station
Tourist information
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ShrineWakkanai

Wakkanai Air Port40

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Mashike
Town

Rumoi

Mt.Shokanbetsu

SapporoFormer MerchantMaruichi Honma
Residence

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Asahikawa

Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri
Quasi-National Park
New Chitose
Air Port

KunimareSake Brewery

A Window into
Hokkaido's Past

Mashike began as a fishing town in the
mid-1700s and flourished between the late
19th and early 20th Centuries due to its
herring fishing industry. Much of its
cultural heritage remains, and has been
passed down for generations. This includes
Hokkaido heritage-listed buildings aroundthe former Mashike station, which dateback 100–200 years. It’s like taking awalk through time. Come and take anostalgic walk back in time here!
Visit Kunimare Sake Brewery, Hokkaido’s
northernmost brewery. Have a taste of dry
sake made from exceptional ingredients andthe pure water from Mt. Shokanbetsu.

Shokanbetsu
River

ReadBefore Hiking

Hat(Brimmed hat)

Rain
WearInsect
repellent

From Sapporo.
By CarOrchard
Area map

Eiju
RiverAccess
By AirPlane

Getting to Know Mt. Shokanbetsu

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1.Make sure you carry insect
repellent as there may be many insects
such as mosquitoes and horseflies in themountains during the summer, especiallybetween June and August.
2.Winter mountain hiking is extremely
dangerous and highly discouraged as there
is too much snow on the mountain during
this time and the weather is unpredictable,
particularly from November to March.
3.Do not damage the alpine plants.
Take your trash home with you.
4.Please note that there may be no cellphone
reception in some parts of the trails.
5.On the trails, you will find some muddy
and slippery places and some screes withassisted ropes. Please watch your step
while hiking.

The path is a precious heritage site preserved to thepresent day and is approximately 38 km long. It wasonce used as a trade route as well as for defense
against Russia in the late 19th century. The path wasrestored in 2016 and is currently open for hiking
tours from June to October. To access the path, it isnecessary to join a hiking tour hosted by local
guides since it is not open to the general public.
Hikers can join the tour and encounter traces of thepast and the resourcefulness of the early pioneers.

Be Aware of Brown Bears!
Continually make noise using abear bell or something similar.
If you encounter brown bearfeces or footprints, turn back.
Please refrain from actions
such as baiting, and properly dispose of
any garbage as it may otherwise attract
bears.

Ofuyu-misaki
observatory

Tori

Sekiyo-soOfuyu
Camping ground
Iwao hot-spring
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Auberge MashikeJinyaobservatory

ShokanKaihin
Camp groundkahiIs

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