| Mashike | |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Seal Type: | Emblem |
| Pushpin Map: | Japan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Japan |
| Coordinates: | 43.85°N 173°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Japan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Hokkaido |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Hokkaido (Rumoi Subprefecture) |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Mashike |
| Established Title: | First official recorded |
| Established Date: | 1706 AD |
| Established Title2: | Town settled |
| Established Date2: | July 1, 1900 |
| Extinct Title: | Now part of |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Masashi Hori (from February 2015) |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 369.64 |
| Population Total: | 3,687 |
| Population As Of: | June 2023 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | JST |
| Utc Offset1: | +09:00 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Climate |
| Blank Info Sec1: | Dfb |
is a town located in Rumoi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,634 and a density of 13 persons per km2. The total area is 369.64 km2.
Mashike's main distinction is the sake brewery Kunimare, which is well known throughout Hokkaido. Mashike also has several fruit farms, and it is easy to buy directly from the farmers.
Mashike was the terminus of the JR Hokkaido Rumoi Main Line which ran from, but the section of the line between and was closed on 4 December 2016, owing to declining passenger use.
Mashike has a small ski resort with only two lifts, although it is the biggest one in Rumoi District. Driving further up into the mountains from the ski resort is Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park and Mt. Shokanbetsu (1491 meters). Camping facilities are available in the park.
Mashike's mascot is who is a shy sailor seagull. He is known to protect anyone (especially children). His get his energy from eating shrimp, cherries, apples and sake. His charm point is his eyes which allows him to sense any incoming danger. He is unveiled on July 1, 1990.[1] [2]