Mt. Rishiri

Mt. Rishiri is a 1,721m solitary peak rising from Rishiri Island in Hokkaido. The elegant volcanic cone floating in the sea is also called “Rishiri Fuji” and is designated as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains.

Access to the trailhead at Hokuroku Campsite requires taking a ferry from Wakkanai Port to Oshidomari Port on Rishiri Island, then walking or taking a taxi to the campsite.

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1. Going: Wakkanai Port → Hokuroku Campsite

From Wakkanai Ferry Terminal (approx. 10 min walk from Wakkanai Station), take the Heartland Ferry to Oshidomari Port on Rishiri Island. From Oshidomari Port, walk or take a taxi to Hokuroku Campsite.
Ferry travel time: approx. 1 hr 40 min
Fare: 3,590 yen one-way (2nd class unreserved)

Ferry Timetable: Wakkanai Port to Oshidomari Port

Reference: Heartland Ferry Annual Timetable (Official PDF)

2. Return: Hokuroku Campsite → Wakkanai Port

From Hokuroku Campsite, walk approx. 55 min or take a taxi approx. 10 min to Oshidomari Port.
Taxi contacts: Fuji Hire 0163-82-1181 / Rishiri Hire 0163-84-2252
Ferry travel time: approx. 1 hr 40 min
Fare: 3,590 yen one-way (2nd class unreserved)

Ferry Timetable: Oshidomari Port to Wakkanai Port

Reference: Heartland Ferry Annual Timetable (Official PDF)