Mashike, Hokkaido
| Mashike 増毛町 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Mashike | |
| Coordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°ECoordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| District | Mashike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 369.64 km2 (142.72 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 5,590 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Official website |
Mashike (増毛町 Mashike-chō) is a town located in Mashike District, Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,590 and a density of 15 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 Hokkaido. 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 (Japanese)