10 Things to Do in Rishirifuji
10 Things to Do in Rishirifuji Rishirifuji ( 利尻富士町 ) is a picturesque island town in Hokkaido’s Sōya Subprefecture, Japan . It is one of the two municipalities on Rishiri Island, situated on the eastern side. The town takes its name from Mount Rishiri, fondly called “ Rishiri Fuji ” for its resemblance to Mount Fuji. The name “ Rishiri ” itself comes from the Ainu word Ri-shiri , meaning “ high island .” For those planning to visit this picturesque island town to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Rishirifuji : Rishirifuji manhole cover designs 1. Take a photo of Rishirifuji's manhole cover designs . I have seen 2 unique manhole cover designs. Both are commonly found in the town. Rishirizan Shrine 2. Visit Rishirizan Shrine ( 利尻山神社 ) , the town's main shrine, to pay respects and offer prayers. It is located at the foot of Mt. Rishirifuji. It is highly recommended that you visit before hiking the mountain. This shrine is one of the tw...