Title Ibeshibetsu River

  • Hokkaido
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2018
Associated Tourism Board:
Akan-Mashu National Park

イベシベツ川


概要


「イベシベツ」はアイヌの言葉で、「たくさんの食べ物がとれる川」という意味です。イベシベツ川は、阿寒湖に流れ込む川の中で最も大きな川で、パンケトーと阿寒湖北部を結んでいます。


透明な水中に、流れに揺らぐ水草や古い倒木の残骸、川底の貝や小魚たち、秋には産卵期のアメマスやヒメマスが遡上しているのが見えます。このように、イベシベツ川では北海道の水系の本来の姿を垣間見ることができるのです。


楽しみ方


周辺の道路と森は国や前田一歩園財団により厳重に管理されており、通常一般の人たちだけで行くことはできません。この原始の川を見るには、特別ツアーや自然観察会に参加することをお勧めします。

Ibeshibetsu River


Overview


In the Ainu language, Ibeshibetsu means “abundant food source river”. The Ibeshibetsu River is the largest of the rivers that flow into Lake Akan, connecting Lake Panketo to the northern section of Akan.


The remains of old trees lay fallen in the clear waters of the river, and water grass can be seen swaying with the current. Shellfish and small fish can be seen on the riverbed, and during the spawning period in autumn, white-spotted char and kokanee salmon can be seen swimming upstream to lay their eggs. The Ibeshibetsu River provides a glimpse into the world of the rivers of Hokkaido.


Activities


The government and the Maeda Ippoen Foundation is responsible for the conservation of the surrounding roads and forests. In order to preserve the natural environment, the general public is usually prohibited from entering this area. There are special tours and nature observation events available which offer access to this unspoilt primeval river.

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