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Nature Spots in Rishiri / Rebun Area

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  • Rishiri Island
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    Rishiri Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido
    "Rishiri Island is a roughly circular island situated off the northwest coast of Hokkaido; the ferry journey from the port of Wakkanai to Oshidomari Port, the gateway to Rishiri, takes around one hour and 40 minutes. Rishiri has an abundance of magnificent scenery, including Mt. Rishiri, which stands tall in the middle of the Island. Also known as ""Rishiri Fuji"" because of its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, Mt. Rishiri is a treasure-house of alpine plants; visitors can enjoy the fields of flowers near the summit, and the spectacular 360-degree panoramic views from the summit itself. When the weather is clear, Mt. Rishiri can be seen reflected upside-down in the golden-blue water of Himenuma Pond, which is located in the foothills of the mountain, surrounded by primary forest. At Senboshimisaki Park on the coast, with its unusually shaped rock formations, visitors can also see wild seals."
    Rishiri Island image
  • Rebunto
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho
    Rebunto image
  • Cape Sukoton
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    Hokkaido Rebun Rebun Gun cho Funadomari Sukoton
    The cape of the northernmost tip of Rebun Island is a cliff that juts out into the sea. The ocean is clear blue, and off the tip of the cape is an uninhabited island “Todo Island”, where you can see seals as the name suggests (Todo in Japanese means seal). If the weather is fine, you may be able to see Sakhalin in Russia in the distance.
    Cape Sukoton image
  • Cape Sukai
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    Hokkaido Rebun Rebun Gun cho Funadomari Nishigami night
    On the west coast of Rebun Island, Cape Sukai overlooks the cobalt blue ocean. It is a small cove surrounded by cliffs with sea water so clear, you can easily see the ocean floor. As its name suggests, the “clear ocean” spreads out in front of you, and is a great viewing spot.
    Cape Sukai image
  • Mt. Rishiri
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oshidomari
    "Mt. Rishiri is a 1,721 meter-high mountain on Rishiri Island, which is situated in the Sea of Japan off the northwest coast of Hokkaido, a 1 hour and 40 minute ferry journey from Wakkanai. The mountain's conical shape and wide base, which resemble Mt. Fuji, have led to it becoming known as ""Rishiri-Fuji."" It heads the list of the ""100 Famous Japanese Mountains"". From the summit, climbers can enjoy unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views. Mt. Rishiri is also a treasure-house of alpine plants; in the summer months, visitors can see the Papaver fauriei Fedde, which is endemic to Rishiri Island, in bloom. The grove of Chishima Cherry trees on the mountain's southern slopes have been designated as a Prefectural Natural Monument in Hokkaido."
    Mt. Rishiri image
  • Jizo-iwa Rock
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    Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido
    On the Motochi Coast in the south west of Rebun Island is this strange looking 50 meter high rock. As seen from the sea side, the name Jizo rock was given because it looks as though Jizo-sama (bodhisattva who looks over children) is holding hands. The area is famous for the beautiful image of the sun setting over the ocean, and the local coastal area is also a great place for children to go looking for agate stone.
    Jizo-iwa Rock image
  • Himenuma Pond
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    Rishiri-Fuji-cho in Rishiri-gun, Hokkaido
    Himenuma Pond is located on Rishiri Island around five kilometers from the Oshidomari ferry terminal; it is a small pond with a circumference of around one kilometer. There are footpaths round the edge of the pond, and visitors can enjoy strolling round, admiring the reflection of Mt. Rishiri in the lake and listening to the songs of wild birds.
    Himenuma Pond image
  • Fujinoenchi
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oshidomari
    From the Yuhigaoka Sunset Viewing Observatory, you can see the “Fujinoenchi” north of route 105. You can see Ponmoshiri Island up close as well as overlook Rishiri Fuji. A highlight is in July when the area turns yellow with many daylily flowers.
    Fujinoenchi image
  • Otatomarinuma Pond
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oniwaki
    A marshy area on Rishiri Island off of Hokkaido. Small and just one kilometer in circumference, the area is protected as part of the surrounding Rishiri Wetlands, which have been designated a Natural Monument by the town of Rishirifuji. The waters of the marsh are a characteristic azure. A 1.5 kilometer walkway has been built around the area to make it easy for visitors to get around. The view of the marsh's lake and Mt. Rishiri is used on the packaging of the popular Shiroi Koibito confection, and the area where you can take in the same viewing angle has been dubbed Shiroi Koibito Hill.
    Otatomarinuma Pond image
  • Jimmen Rock and Neguma Rock
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirichou Senhoushi Kumi
    Rocks on the west coast of Rishiri Island in Rishiri, Rishiri County, Hokkaido. The Neguma Rock or Sleeping Bear Rock was so named because it looks like a sleeping bear and can be seen from the Kita no Ikutsushima Bentengu Shrine. Similarly the Jimmen Rock means Person's Face Rock because it looks like a face. A white headband has been added to the rock. There are also all sorts of interesting rocks along the coastline, making this a great spot for fantastic views.
    Jimmen Rock and Neguma Rock image
  • Minamihama Marsh
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishirifujicho Oniwaki Minamihama
  • Nekoiwa
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho Kafukamura
  • Mt.Rebun
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  • Rebun Taki
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho Funadomarimura
  • Lake Kushu
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho Funadomarimura
  • Mt.Shinjo
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho
  • Shisantomariazakaizawa
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho
  • Okarazawa
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho
  • Susantomarizawa
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho
  • Senhoshimi Cape
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho
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