 Most viewed - Rebun island 礼文島 |
Approaching Rebun, Japan's northernmost inhabited island near the northern tip of Hokkaido. It's quite remote, but well-known as a "Flower Island" among tourists when in bloom.77 views
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park which means it's very scenic. It's 29 km long and 8 km wide.77 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun. If you visit Rebun, also visit Rishiri and vice versa. They are almost like wedded islands. Rishiri is male (tall and distinct stature), Rebun is female (curvaceous).74 views
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Lake Kushu in northern Rebun, Hokkaido. 久種湖50 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.34 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.33 views
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.33 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.33 views
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Rebun's rolling hills and Mt. Rishiri on nearby Rishiri island. 32 views
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Amazing how this little island of Rebun can pack so many sights. Must be wondrous when the flowers are in bloom.31 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.31 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.31 views
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There was this scenic spot on Rebun, so we got out of the car and took a look (and swim).30 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.30 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.30 views
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Rebun's population is about 2,250. "Rebun" comes from the Ainu word "repun-sir" meaning "island offshore."27 views
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Leaving Rebun.27 views
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If you rent a car, you can pretty much see the entire island in one day.26 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港24 views
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Beachside road on Rebun's east coast. The best way to tour Rebun is by rental car or a local tour.24 views
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Watching the sunset on Rebun.24 views
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Rebun's east coast.23 views
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On the left is Lake Kushu, and ocean on the right.23 views
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Looking down a sheer cliff. Very dramatic...23 views
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These photos were taken quite some years ago, so some things may look different now.22 views
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Fishing port on Rebun.22 views
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Cape Sukoton is Rebun's northernmost tip, about 30 km from Kafuka Port. スコトン岬22 views
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Another scenc point on Rebun.22 views
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Did some hiking.22 views
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Needless to say, fishing is one of the major industries on Rebun. This was a meeting by pure chance, and they were smiling and giggling at us foreigners. So friendly.22 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.22 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.22 views
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Leaving Rebun.22 views
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Rebun's east coast near Kafuka Port.21 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港21 views
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Rebun has lots of rolling hills. This was in autumn, offpeak season with no flowers.21 views
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Fisherman with an underwater looking glass.21 views
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Cape Sukoton スコトン岬. Island in the distance is Todo island.21 views
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Very scenic island.21 views
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One of the most charming moments of our trip. Meeting friendly local women hanging cuttlefish to dry in the sun.21 views
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So many cuttlefish (ika).21 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.21 views
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Konbu kelp seaweed dried on Rebun.21 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.21 views
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Rebun's east coast.21 views
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