 Most viewed - Rebun island 礼文島 |
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).496 views
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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.342 views
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Lake Kushu in northern Rebun, Hokkaido. 久種湖290 views
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Rebun's rolling hills and Mt. Rishiri on nearby Rishiri island. 261 views
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Rebun's population is about 2,250. "Rebun" comes from the Ainu word "repun-sir" meaning "island offshore."260 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.259 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.255 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.253 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.252 views
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.246 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.240 views
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Leaving Rebun.238 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).236 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.235 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港232 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.232 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.228 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.227 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港223 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.222 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.220 views
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Watching the sunset on Rebun.219 views
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These photos were taken quite some years ago, so some things may look different now.218 views
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Cape Sukoton is Rebun's northernmost tip, about 30 km from Kafuka Port. スコトン岬208 views
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Cape Sukoton スコトン岬. Island in the distance is Todo island.207 views
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If you rent a car, you can pretty much see the entire island in one day.201 views
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Looking down a sheer cliff. Very dramatic...201 views
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On the left is Lake Kushu, and ocean on the right.200 views
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Rebun's east coast.197 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.196 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.196 views
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Leaving Rebun.195 views
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Very scenic island.194 views
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Rebun has lots of rolling hills. This was in autumn, offpeak season with no flowers.192 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.192 views
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Another scenc point on Rebun.191 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.188 views
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Fishing port on Rebun.187 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.184 views
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Did some hiking.182 views
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Rebun's east coast near Kafuka Port.172 views
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Rebun's east coast.172 views
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So many cuttlefish (ika).168 views
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Fisherman with an underwater looking glass.165 views
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Konbu kelp seaweed dried on Rebun.164 views
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