NIPPON Kichi - 日本吉

2007/7/12

礼文島 Rebun-tou Rebun Island

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Rebun Island is Japan’s northernmost inhabited island. The western half of this longish island is designated as a part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. The name “Rebun” derives from an Ainu word “repun-shir,” which means “an island in the offing.” Different from neighboring Rishiri Island, Rebun Island is a flat island without mountains. The west coast has rugged landscapes with sheer cliffs created by erosion. There area many nice hiking courses provided in the plateau atop the cliffs.

Rebun Island is known as “the Island of Flowers,” where about 3,000 species of plants including those peculiar to Rebun Island such as Rebunso (Oxytropis megalantha), Rebun-atsumoriso (Cypripedium marcanthum var. rebunense) and Rebun-usuyukiso (Leontopodium discolor) can be seen.

The island is also blessed with scenic spots such as Cape Sukai at the tip of the sheer cliff, the top of which is covered with flower field, Cape Skoton at the northern end of the island, Todo Island, where herds of seals and sea lions can be seen, Lake Kushu, which is Japan’s northernmost lake and Momo-iwa Rock, a peach-shaped huge and mysterious rock. Rebun Island is the treasure trove of intact nature.

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Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido 097-1200
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Rebun Island




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