[2025 Rishirifuji Attraction] Travel Guide for Otatomari numa Swamp (Updated Jul)

Otatomari Swamp is a very popular tourist spot that is said to be the busiest on Rishiri Island. Before COVID-19, it was full of foreign visitors to Japan. A beautiful swamp surrounded by a virgin forest of red spruce trees. The world created by the blue lake surface and Mt. Rishiri is an impressive sight. If the weather and other conditions are right, you might even be able to see an upside-down Rishiri Fuji?! There are also plenty of shops, and it is a spot where you can enjoy island cuisine such as snacks made with fresh seafood and local soft serve ice cream. #RishiriIsland #RemoteIslandTrip #ForestBathing #BreathtakingSight #Hokkaido #OtatomariSwamp #SupportTourism

Hello, fellow island-loving travelers✈️ This time, I’m introducing a 2-day, 1-night travel plan to Rishiri Island, departing from Wakkanai, Japan’s northernmost city🇯🇵✨️ If you love nature, sea urchin, or ramen, this is a must-see‼️👀 Rishiri Island is packed with charm that will make you want to visit again and again. You can access Rishiri Island by plane or ferry✈️ (departing from New Chitose or Okadama Airport). For those looking to save money or enjoy scenic views from the sea, the ferry is recommended🚢. ✅ Day 1 Near the ferry terminal! A fascinating supermarket full of surprises 📍Aizawa Food Hall Address: 3-5-8 Chuo, Wakkanai City, Hokkaido 097-0022 Hours: 9:00-19:00 It’s like the northern version of Seijo Ishii, offering bento boxes, fresh seafood, and freshly baked bread made with local ingredients. Perfect for enjoying a meal on the ferry🍞. 📍Wakkanai Ferry Terminal🚢 At the terminal shop, don’t miss the local sweets “Northman” and Wakkanai Milk🐮 (I drank it almost every day for two weeks during my stay🫶. It’s as rich as fresh cream and the best milk I’ve ever had🥇). Upon arrival, head to a popular café where travelers and regulars gather. It’s right near the car rental shop🚗³₃. 📍PORTO Coffee☕️ Address: 200 Oshidomari Port Town, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0101 ✍️ Check Instagram for operating hours. The bread sold at the café is also very popular🥐, and all the drinks are so delicious you’ll have a hard time choosing✨️. 🚨Must-visit!!!🚨 The most difficult-to-access yet highly sought-after ramen in Japan🍜🍥 📍Rishiri Ramen Miraku Main Store Address: 67 Kutsugata Honcho, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Hours: 11:00-14:30 (Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) This ramen, packed with the rich umami of kelp, will captivate ramen lovers🍜. The roasted soy sauce ramen is highly recommended‼️. I gave some souvenir ramen to a friend, and they ended up visiting the store themselves✨️. Rare and unique local ice cream 📍Hokurindo Address: 4-5 Kutsugata Midorimachi, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Innovative ice cream made with Rishiri’s sea urchin and kelp. Stir it with a kelp spoon, and it transforms into a texture similar to Turkish ice cream⁉️. You can even eat the kelp spoon😋. The ultimate souvenir spot❄⛄️ 📍Shiroi Koibito Hill (Numanoura Observatory) Address: Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0211 Did you know the motif on the Shiroi Koibito cookie box is actually Rishiri?✨️. A local izakaya serving delicious dishes made with local ingredients🍺🏮 📍Wayo Sosaku Iroha Address: 71 Oshidomari Honcho, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0101 Hours: 17:00-22:00 (Closed Thursdays) Have you heard of “Tachikama”? It’s a rare delicacy made from pollock roe and salt, usually only available in winter. But here, you can enjoy it even in summer🥹. Enjoy the starry night sky and head to your hotel🏨. *This photo was taken with an iPhone Night Mode📸. Stunningly beautiful😍. ✅ Day 2 Indulge in a luxurious breakfast at the hotel🎶 📍Island Inn Rishiri🏨 Address: Fujimicho, Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Although I usually prefer budget accommodations, I stayed here just to try their buffet🍽. Sea urchin rice, self-serve seafood bowls with unlimited salmon roe, Hokkaido asparagus... I ate so much I needed a break😂. After a rest, take a leisurely walk while admiring Rishiri Fuji🚶♀️. 📍Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park Address: Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Enjoy rare plants and the flow of clouds over the mountain peak while soaking in nature🌱. You can complete the loop in about 30 minutes. Don’t forget souvenirs and trying Hamanasu & Kumazasa tea soft serve🍦. 📍Otatomari Marsh Address: Numanoura, Oniwaki, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0211 On sunny days, the reflection of Rishiri Fuji on the water’s surface is stunning🗻. The Hamanasu flower scent and the mild Kumazasa tea flavor are distinct and worth trying👏. Highly recommended soba that impresses even the locals🥢 📍Bonten Address: Kutsugata, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido 097-0401 Hours: 11:00-14:00 / 17:00-20:00 (Closed Mondays) The tempura here is exceptionally delicious. They also serve sea urchin bowls, perfect for treating yourself◎.

Located in the southeastern part of Rishiri Island, Lake Otatomari is the island's largest lake with a circumference of approximately 1 km. Surrounded by pristine forests of Akaezomatsu (Sakhalin fir), this popular spot offers breathtaking views of Mount Rishiri reflected on the lake's surface. A well-maintained walking trail allows visitors to enjoy a 30-minute stroll around the lake, taking in the natural beauty and wetland scenery. Nearby attractions include "Numanoura Wetland," the largest wetland on Rishiri Island, and "Mikazuki Lake," both ideal for leisurely walks and photography. The parking area features a rest house and shops where you can savor local island delicacies such as grilled scallops, sea urchin sushi, and bamboo grass-flavored soft serve ice cream. 🥣 🌟 Tourist Information • Address: Numaura, Oniwaki, Rishirifuji Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido • Operating Period: May to October (Closed from November to April) • Duration: Approximately 30 minutes (for walking) • Parking: Available (Free) • Access: About 30 minutes by car from Oshidomari Port / About 5 minutes on foot from the "Numanoura" bus stop

#thingstodo One of the more popular spot on the Risihiri island, there are a number of seafood sellers. It's a bliss to enjoy the seafood while taking in the good views on a good day. There's also a scenic white deck at the lake which is a splendid photo spot. There's a small roadside station here too! Plenty of parking spots at this location. I highly recommend this place.

Hokkaido Hokkaido Tourism I went to Rishiri Island, a remote island in the north of Hokkaido If you come to Rishiri Island, you can't miss it I went to Otatomari Swamp, so I'll share what it was like 📍 Otatomari Swamp 📍 Oniwaki Numaura, Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido Otatomari Swamp is located in the southeast of Rishiri Island, a swamp with a circumference of about 1 km, and it is the largest lake on Rishiri Island. Around Otatomari Swamp, the largest wetland on Rishiri Island, the Numaura Marsh (a natural monument designated by Rishirifuji-cho), and Mikazuki Swamp are also located. There are restaurants around the spacious parking lot, Rishiri Kameichi Otatomari Swamp Store, where you can purchase Rishiri Island's specialty products and souvenirs, and you can enjoy 📍grilled scallops, 📍sea urchin gunkanmaki, 📍bear bamboo ice cream, 📍permanent snow ice cream, and more! #Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip #Wakkanai #Wakkanai sightseeing #Wakkanai trip #Rishiri Island #Rishiri #Otatomari Swamp #Rishiri Kameichi #Hokkaido sightseeing #777