Other Sightseeing Spots in Rishiri / Rebun Area

  • Shiroi Koibito (White Lovers) Hill
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oniwaki
    Popular tourist destination in Rishirifuji-cho, Rishiri, Hokkaido. This hill is famous in Japan because it is used on the packaging of Hokkaido-made confectionary Shiroi Koibito. See spectacular views of Mt. Rishirisan, the Sea of Japan, and Otatomari swamp. Befitting the Shiroi Koibito (White Lovers) name, engaged couples can receive official recognition of their engagement by Ishiya Confectionery.
  • Cape Peshi Observatory
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oshidomari Minatomachi
    This observatory is located near the tip of Cape Peshi on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. When the weather is good, the observatory provides excellent views of Mt. Rishiri, Rebunto Island and the mainland of Hokkaido. The view in the early morning, as the sun rises over the Sea of Japan, giving both the sea and sky an orange tint, is particularly spectacular.
  • Yuhigaoka Observatory
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirifujichou Oshidomari Fujino
    As its name (“Hill of the Setting Sun”) suggests, the Yuhigaoka Observatory is a marvelous place for watching the sun go down. With a superb 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Rishiri (the iconic symbol of Rishiri Island), the Japan Sea, Rebunto Island, etc., the experience of watching all of this gorgeous scenery bathed in an orange light by the setting sun is truly awe-inspiring.
  • Momoiwa Observatory Course
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    Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido
    This is a trekking course of about 6.4 kilometers from Kafuka, in the south of Rebun Island to the Momoiwa Observatory, via the Motochi Lighthouse, continuing on to Shiretoko. The course shows all of Rebun Island’s charm and visitors can enjoy the scenery overlooking the blue sea and Rishiri Fuji as well as the Valley of Kimbai full of alpine plants. There is a bus stop at the base of the Momoiwa mountain path and Shiretoko and there is a route bus between the ferry wharf at Kafuka. It is also possible to begin the course part way through so you can enjoy trekking suited to your experience.
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    Hokkaido Rebungunrebunchou Kafukamura Motochi

    21年ぶりに礼文島を訪れ4日間トレッキングしました。 新型コロナの影響で人は少なく、トレックが貸し切り状態なのは良いのですが、島内バスが減便されていて、バスだけを使って移動する個人旅行者には非常に不便でした。 今回コチラの展望台には、知床行きのバスで第二差閉で下車し、北のカナリアパークを見てから元地灯台を経て歩いて行きました。高山植物は咲き誇るというほどではなかったですが、レブンウスユキソウ他...

  • Kamui Terrace
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishiricho Kutsugata Kamui 149-2
  • Oshidomari Lighthouse
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    Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishirifujicho Oshidomari

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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