Mashike, Hokkaidō

The location of Mashike in Rumoi Subprefecture.

Mashike (増毛町, Mashike-chō^?) is a town located in Mashike District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.

As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,590 and a density of 15.52 persons per km². The total area is 369.64 km².

Mashike is a small but charming town. Its main distinction is the sake brewery Kunimare, which is very well known throughout Hokkaidō. Mashike also has several fruit farms, and it's easy to buy directly from the farmers.^{[citation needed]}

Mashike has a small ski resort, with only 2 lifts, although it is the biggest one in Rumoi District. Driving further up into the mountains from the ski resort is Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park and Mt. Shokanbetsu (1491 meters). Camping facilities are available in the park.

External links

Media related to Mashike, Hokkaidō at Wikimedia Commons

• Town website in Japanese

Coordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.85°N 141.533°E / 43.85; 141.533