Rebun Island
礼文島
Japan's northernmost inhabited island offers rare alpine flowers at sea level and dramatic volcanic rock formations within a national park.
What it is
- The northernmost inhabited island in Japan, located 60 kilometers west of Wakkanai.
- Part of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park featuring a humid continental climate.
- An island named after the Ainu word for offshore island with no bears or foxes.
- A landscape defined by Mount Rebun and the northernmost freshwater lake in Japan.
What to see
- Over 200 species of alpine plants that uniquely grow near sea level.
- Momoiwa Rock, a massive magma formation created 1.3 million years ago.
- Mount Rebun, the highest point on the island reaching 490 meters.
- Lake Kushu, the northernmost freshwater lake in the country.
Getting there
- Heartland Ferry connects Kafuka Port to Wakkanai and Rishiri Island.
- Rebun Airport operations are currently suspended until March 2026.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Rebun Island Open in Google Maps
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