Matsuri Guide

Name (Japanese / English)

• 利尻漁業協同組合 鬼脇支所
• Rishiri Fisheries Cooperative, Oniwaki Branch Office

Overview

利尻漁業協同組合 鬼脇支所 (Rishiri Gyogyō Kyōdō Kumiai Oniwaki Shisho) is the Oniwaki (鬼脇) branch of Rishiri’s fisheries cooperative. In practice, it is an operational hub for people working at sea (organization, logistics, buying/selling, etc.), and it plays an important role in the island’s local economy. It is not a “tourist spot” in itself, but it can be a useful landmark in Oniwaki—especially if you are documenting places connected to fishing, ports, or everyday local life.

What it is for

• Function: local office of a fisheries cooperative (漁業協同組合, gyogyō kyōdō kumiai).
• Role: according to the official description, a fisheries cooperative provides services such as sales (販売, hanbai), purchasing/supply (購買, kōbai), credit (信用, shinyō) and mutual insurance (共済, kyōsai) for its members.
• Related landmark: the cooperative also operates a gas station in the same area, 利尻漁協鬼脇SS (Rishiri Gyokyō Oniwaki SS), which can be handy if you are driving.

Practical tips

• Photos: this is a functional facility, so a wider contextual shot (neighborhood/port/maritime activity) works better than a close-up.
• Weather: Oniwaki can be windy—bring a light windbreaker even in summer.
• Getting around: easiest by car or bike; if you need fuel, look for the related station 利尻漁協鬼脇SS.

Location & visit

• Address: 〒097-0211 北海道利尻郡利尻富士町鬼脇字鬼脇67番地
• Address (romaji): Oniwaki 67, Rishirifuji-chō, Rishiri-gun, Hokkaidō 097-0211, Japan
• Phone: 0163-83-1221
• Fax: 0163-83-1117
• Hours: professional service site; call ahead if you need to visit for a specific matter.
• Fee: free access outside; internal services depend on purpose and context.
• Visit time: 5–10 min if used only as a landmark.
• Rules: respect work areas; do not enter restricted spaces without permission.

Useful extra: related gas station (利尻漁協鬼脇SS)

• Address: 〒097-0211 北海道利尻郡利尻富士町鬼脇字鬼脇
• Phone: 0163-83-1221
• Hours: (Apr–Oct) 8:30–17:00; (Nov–Mar) 9:00–16:30; Saturdays: morning only; closed Sundays & public holidays.

Official page

利尻漁業協同組合 (Official)

Sources & references

• 利尻漁業協同組合 (Official)

  Official site: overview of cooperative services (sales, purchasing, credit, mutual insurance) and the list of offices including 鬼脇支所 (address, phone, fax).

• Hokkaidō (Official): Rishiri Fisheries Cooperative (office list)

  Institutional source: confirms the 鬼脇支所 branch and its contact details (address, phone, fax).

• ENEOS: 利尻漁協鬼脇SS (store info)

  Gas station listing: seasonal opening hours, closing days, and practical details (useful for on-site logistics).