Mashike, Hokkaido

Mashike
増毛町
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Location of Mashike in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture)
Mashike
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°E / 43.850; 141.533Coordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°E / 43.850; 141.533
Country Japan
Region Hokkaido
Prefecture Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture)
District Mashike
Area
 • Total 369.64 km2 (142.72 sq mi)
Population (September 30, 2016)
 • Total 4,634
 • Density 13/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (JST)
Website www.town.mashike.hokkaido.jp

Mashike (増毛町, Mashike-chō) is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,634 and a density of 13 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 is easy to buy directly from the farmers.

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.


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