Shimamaki

Few communities in Hokkaido have a history as closely tied to fishing on the Sea of Japan as Shimamaki. This small village municipality occupies a rugged section of the island’s western coast, where steep, wooded slopes descend towards coves and rocky headlands. Shimamaki is part of the Shiribeshi area, yet its character is distinctly maritime and far removed from Hokkaido’s largest urban centres. Fishing remains central to local life, alongside farming on the limited land between the mountains and coast. Its dispersed settlements and exposure to the seasons reveal a quieter side of rural Hokkaido. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Shimamaki and Hokkaido’s Sea of Japan coast.

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