![How to walk in Mashike town, story1](https://www.fleemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/honma-47-49-300x300.jpg)
2015.07.10
City&Town
How to walk in Mashike town, story1
Mashike, a small town in northern Hokkaido, boasts both historical significance and thriving local culture. Home to landmarks like Maruichi Honmake
![The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike](https://www.fleemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/honma-47-69-300x300.jpg)
2015.07.09
Temples/shrines
The Premier Sculptural Shrine in Hokkaido: Itsukushima Shrine in Mashike
About a 4-minute walk south of Kunimare Sake Brewery lies Itsukushima Shrine. Visitors will be amazed by the intricate and magnificent sculptures ador
![Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike](https://www.fleemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/honma01-300x300.jpg)
2015.07.08
Museum
Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike
Maruichi Honmake wielded significant influence from the Meiji to the middle of the Showa era. Its founder, Taizo Honma, operated a general store start