Himenuma Pond (Rishiri Island)
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Closed in April.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in November: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A small pond ringed by primeval forest on Rishiri Island. A trail of about 1 km circles it in around 20 min, and on calm days Mt. Rishiri is reflected in the water.
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park
Nearby
- Mt. Rishiri (Rishiri Island) ≈ 20 min by car
- Momoiwa Viewpoint (Rebun Island) ≈ 45 min by car
- Cape Sukai (Rebun Island) ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Sarobetsu Mire (Sarobetsu Wetland Center) ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by car from Oshidomari Port Ferry Terminal; free parking for 16 cars
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Open May–Oct; closed for the winter from early November to late April. No restrooms by the pond (use the car park toilets). Enquiries: Rishirifuji Town, 0163-82-1114
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info