Aug. 14, Tue.
Rishiri: from Sea to Summit
The beautiful peak of Mt. Rishiri
On a boat to harvest kombu (kelp)
Exploring the island by bicycle
This edition of "journeys in japan" takes you to Rishiri Island, off Hokkaido.The island was formed by volcanic eruptions. The symmetrical conic shape of the island, which looks like a mountain in the middle of the sea, fascinates visitors. Every year from June to September, when the slopes are not covered with snow, climbers flock to the island and head for the summit of this beautiful mountain.
During his journey to climb to the summit of Mt. Rishiri and to glimpse the life of islanders, journalist John Matthews savors the blessings of the island that is watched over and nurtured by the mountain.
Access from Wakkanai
Depending on the season, 2 to 4 ferry services are operated daily from Wakkanai Port, in the mainland Hokkaido, to Rishiri Island's Oshidomari Port. It takes about 100 minutes.
Ferry operator: Heart Land Ferry
http://www.heartlandferry.jp/english/index.html (Information available in English, Chinese, Korean, and Russian)
Climbing Mt. Rishiri
Mt. Rishiri is 1,721m high. But the 1,719m north peak is currently the highest point climbers can reach, because of severe erosion at the summit. The starting point at an altitude of 220m can be accessed by car. The climbing season for Mt. Rishiri begins in June every year, after snow melts. The mountain attracts many climbers until September.
Information on climbing Mt. Rishiri is available on the Rishiri Tourist Association's website.
http://kankou.rishiri.jp/eng/climbing_mount_rishiri.html (English)
For contact information concerning Toshiya Watanabe, the mountain guide who accompanies John in the program, visit to the website below.
http://www.maruzen.com/tic/guide/index.html (Japanese only)
Getting around
Mt. Rishiri is visible from anywhere on the island. Several means of transport are available to travel along the prefectural road that goes around the island. A list of contact information is available on the website below.
http://kankou.rishiri.jp/eng/rental_shop.html (English)
Traveler: John MATTHEWS
Rishiri may seem like a place very detached from the normal goings-on of Japan, but I feel it reflects a lot of what Japan has always meant to me: an almost dogmatic respect for nature, tight-knit communities, and a gentle but lively spirit that you can actually feel in the air. The nature itself is first-class; watching clouds sweep past my face and over a mountaintop as if it were a time-lapse photo made me feel as if I was frozen in time myself. As for the food, it might have taken a little getting used to but being able to eat uni and konbu literally off the boat was a treat I don't get to experience often. Add a cool sea breeze as you cycle along the coast watching the sunset and you've got something worth taking notice of.
Access Map
Access:
Wakkanai Port is about 30 minutes by bus from Wakkanai Airport. In addition to ferry services from Wakkanai, a daily flight from Okadama Airport, and during the summer from New Chitose Airport. Flight time is about It takes about one hour.
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