Mashike, Hokkaidō
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Mashike 増毛町 |
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 Location of Mashike in Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
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 Mashike
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| Coordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°ECoordinates: 43°51′N 141°32′E / 43.850°N 141.533°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Hokkaido | |
| Prefecture | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) | |
| District | Mashike | |
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| • Total | 369.64 km2 (142.72 sq mi) | |
| Population (2016) | ||
| • Total | 4,634 | |
| • Density | 13/km2 (32/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Website | www |
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Mashike (増毛町 Mashike-chō?) is a town located in Mashike District, Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 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 , 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 (1491 meters). Camping facilities are available in the park.
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