Minamihama Wetland
南浜湿原
A raised bog wetland on the south side of Rishiri Island, with a boardwalk through sphagnum marsh and small ponds. Wetland flowers bloom in summer, with Mount Rishiri in the distance.
Minamihama Wetland (also known as Menushoro Pond) lies west of Otatomari Pond. It is a rare raised bog on Rishiri Island, with a boardwalk that takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk. In June and July you can see marsh plants such as Ezo daylilies and cottongrass, and the south face of Mount Rishiri is reflected in the ponds. It draws far fewer visitors than the main sights, making it a peaceful place for a stroll. Free admission. It can be combined with Otatomari Pond and Senposhi Misaki Park into a half-day route along the south coast.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Otatomari Pond
- Senposhi Misaki Park
- Mount Rishiri
- Mikaeridai Observatory
- Himenuma Pond
- Rishiri Fuji Onsen
- Cape Peshi
- Kutsugata Cape Park