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Mt. Rishiri

1,721m · 北海道

Fitness 4 · HardTimetable checked 2026/05/17
Elevation1,721m
Fitness4/10
Walking10:00
Ascent1,577m
Mt. Rishiri1,721 mHokkaido
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🚃 Reachable by public transport · consider an overnight · Advanced · for strong, experienced hikers
Advanced
Stamina4/10
TechnicalD sustained difficult terrain
Trail time 10h 00mbkDistance 12.2 kmbkTotal ascent ↑1,577 mbk
Access ease Moderate
Gateway station Wakkanai Port  →  Trailhead Hokuroku Campsite
1 public-transport routes
🌸 Best season: Jun, Sep bk🏠 Mountain huts, Water source, Toilets, Hot spring nearby
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“bk” = data from books (being replaced with our own measurements). Distance, ascent and trail time are measured/estimated from the map route.

Mt. Rishiri (利尻山) is a 1,721m independent volcanic peak rising from Rishiri Island in Hokkaido. Its elegant cone, floating on the sea, has earned it the nickname “Rishiri Fuji”; it is selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the New 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, and the 100 Flowering Mountains. A treasure trove of alpine flora, its summer flowers and ocean views are unforgettable.
From Wakkanai Port, take the Heartland Ferry to Oshidomari Port (about 1 hour 40 minutes). From Oshidomari Port, access the Hokuroku Yaeijo (North Foothill Campground) trailhead by bus or on foot.

⚠ Important (2026 Season)

  • Kutsugata Course closed: The “Sancho-zan – junction with both trails” section above Mt. Sancho (1,461m) remains closed due to collapse (continuing through 2026). Descent via Oshidomari → Kutsugata is not possible; only an out-and-back on the Oshidomari Course is available. Latest information: Rishiripura, Rishirifuji Town.
  • Heartland Ferry schedule change from June 1, 2026: The 2026 operating schedule for the Wakkanai–Rishiri (Oshidomari) route has been announced (including boarding-point changes). The timetable below is the 2025 edition — please verify against the official timetable for travel from June 1 onward.
  • 2nd-class free-seating fare: ¥3,590 one way (unchanged).

The classic route from Honshu is to take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishiri Island (Oshidomari Port). The Oshidomari Course trailhead is at the 3rd Station Hokuroku Yaeijo, where many climbers base themselves. From Oshidomari Port to Hokuroku Yaeijo is about 55 minutes on foot (about 3.6 km) or about 10 minutes by taxi.

Timetable verified:

*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026

How to access the trailheads

  1. [Outbound] Wakkanai Port → Hokuroku Yaeijo
  2. [Return] Hokuroku Yaeijo → Wakkanai Port

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Rishiri

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Mt. Rishiri — Reference Hiking Times

Standard pace; times rounded to 5 min
Segment Distance Ascent/Descent Out Back
Oshidomari Port → Rishiri Island Nature Recreation Forest Northern Foothills Campsite (Oshidomari Trailhead) 3.7 km +205 m / −0 m 1:15 0:55
Rishiri Island Nature Recreation Forest Northern Foothills Campsite (Oshidomari Trailhead) → Mt. Chokan 4.4 km +1007 m / −6 m 3:05 2:20
Mt. Chokan → Mt. Rishiri Emergency Hut 0.5 km +43 m / −22 m 0:15 0:10
Mt. Rishiri Emergency Hut → Kutsugata Junction 1.1 km +359 m / −0 m 1:00 0:55
Kutsugata Junction → Mount Rishiri 0.3 km +124 m / −0 m 0:20 0:20
Round trip 19.9 km +1763 m / −1763 m 11:20

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1. [Outbound] Wakkanai Port → Hokuroku Yaeijo

From Wakkanai Port Ferry Terminal (about 10 minutes on foot from Wakkanai Station), take the Heartland Ferry to Rishiri Island (Oshidomari Port). From Oshidomari Port to Hokuroku Yaeijo, proceed on foot or by taxi.
Travel time: about 1 hour 40 minutes
Fare: 2nd-class free-seating ¥3,590 (one way)

Ferry TimetableWakkanai Port → Oshidomari Port

June 1 – September 30
Wakkanai Dep. Oshidomari Arr.
07:15 08:55
11:15 12:55
16:40 18:20
October 1 – October 31
Wakkanai Dep. Oshidomari Arr.
06:45 08:25
10:10 11:50
14:30 16:10

Reference: Heartland Ferry 2025 annual timetable (Official PDF) / Timetable page

2. [Return] Hokuroku Yaeijo → Wakkanai Port

From Hokuroku Yaeijo to Oshidomari Port is about 55 minutes on foot or about 10 minutes by taxi.

Taxi phone numbers if needed:
Fuji Hire: 0163-82-1181
Rishiri Hire: 0163-84-2252
Reference: Rishirifuji Town
Travel time: about 1 hour 40 minutes
Fare: 2nd-class free-seating ¥3,590 (one way)

Ferry TimetableOshidomari Port → Wakkanai Port

June 1 – September 30
Oshidomari Dep. Wakkanai Arr.
08:25 10:05
12:05 13:45
17:40 19:20
October 1 – October 31
Oshidomari Dep. Wakkanai Arr.
08:55 10:35
12:55 14:35
16:40 18:20

Reference: Heartland Ferry 2025 annual timetable (Official PDF) / Timetable page

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