The ferry doesn’t take long, something like an hour and a half. It was smooth sailing, with a pleasant cover of cloud to keep the heat of the day at bay.
The ferry, carrying all manner of transport modes.
Once on the island, the first job was to find the famed around-Rishiri cycle road. It was well worth the effort: pure cycle-path bliss.
This must have cost a mint to make. Dedicated bridges spanning massive gorges.
One of the reasons people come to Rishiri Island is to see the jagged volcanic Mt. Rishiri. Essentially, the entire island is a volcano, jutting out of the sea. We had to wait until well into the afternoon to catch a glimpse of the majestic peak, and even then, it was only for an hour or so.
It was getting late before we managed to find a free campsite called Seihoshi-Misaki campground. By all indications, it was no longer a campground, however. Only remnants remained, but at least there was a picnic table, and enough clear ground for a tent and tarp. The view was breathtaking.
More photos from today can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14degrees/sets/72157635202068821/
3 thoughts on “Japan Far North: Day 3 (Wakkanai to Seihoshi-Misaki, Rishiri Island)”
We visited in August 2019. Packing our bikes in their bags saved us an extra fee on the ferry. Great tip!
We camped by the lighthouse at Kutsugaya. A woman came around to collect the fee. There’s a shelter with a coin laundry, and an onsen in a nearby hotel.
We ate lunch at this Michelin-rated ramen place https://livejapan.com/en/in-hokkaido/in-pref-hokkaido/in-sapporo_chitose/article-a1000151/
Go early or be prepared to queue. It was awesome. Perhaps the best ramen you will ever eat.
There’s also a very pleasant cafe in the same street, with kombu/kelp flavoured ice cream. Do try it.
Excellent – thank you for the updated info.
Good job!