Matsuri Guide

Name (Japanese and English)

• 利尻町役場仙法志支所
• Rishiri Town Office – Senhōshi Branch

Overview

利尻町役場仙法志支所 (Rishiri-chō Yakuba Senhōshi Shisho) is the local administrative branch of Rishiri Town (利尻町, Rishiri-chō) in the Senhōshi (仙法志) area, on the southern side of Rishiri Island (利尻島, Rishiri-tō). It’s a practical place rather than a tourist spot: people come here for municipal procedures, official information, and everyday services. For travel pages, it’s mainly a reliable landmark in Senhōshi—easy to pinpoint on a map and useful if you describe routes around the south of the island.

What it is

• Type : town office branch (役場支所).
• Role : reception and local administrative procedures (depending on services available on-site).
• Who it’s for : residents, professionals, and visitors who need an official contact point on the Senhōshi side.

Practical tips

• Photos : if you use it as a landmark, a wide shot showing the building sign is enough (it’s mainly a functional place).
• Weather : this part of Rishiri is often windy; a windbreaker helps if you’re doing several stops.
• Transport : easiest by car or bicycle; by bus, aim for a “Senhōshi” stop, then walk a short distance (depending on your route).

Location & visiting

• Address : 〒097-0311 北海道利尻郡利尻町仙法志字本町58番地1
• Address (romaji) : Honmachi 58-1, Senhōshi, Rishiri-chō, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaidō 097-0311, Japan
• Phone : 0163-85-1011
• Fax : 0163-85-1745
• Hours : Monday–Friday 8:30–17:15
• Closed : Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and Dec 31 to Jan 3
• Fee : free (public reception).
• Suggested time : 5–20 min (depending on your procedure).
• Rules : administrative building—follow reception rules and restricted areas.

What to do nearby

• 仙法志御崎公園 (Senhōshi Misaki Kōen) : a well-known coastal spot in the area (photos, views, “south of the island” vibe).
• Island loop drive : a convenient “stop point” if you’re doing a full loop by car or bicycle.
• Senhōshi shops/services : handy for a short break before heading toward Oniwaki or Kutsugata.

Official page

Rishiri Town Office (official website)

Sources & references

• 利尻町役場（公式）: 仙法志支所

  Official source: address, phone/fax, opening hours, and closing days for the Senhōshi branch.