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.86 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).85 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.82 views
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Lake Kushu in northern Rebun, Hokkaido. 久種湖55 views
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Rebun's rolling hills and Mt. Rishiri on nearby Rishiri island. 43 views
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Rebun is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.42 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.40 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.39 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.38 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.37 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.37 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.37 views
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Rebun's population is about 2,250. "Rebun" comes from the Ainu word "repun-sir" meaning "island offshore."35 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).35 views
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If you rent a car, you can pretty much see the entire island in one day.34 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.34 views
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Rishiri as seen from Rebun.34 views
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Watching the sunset on Rebun.34 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.33 views
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On the left is Lake Kushu, and ocean on the right.33 views
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Rebun's east coast.32 views
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Looking down a sheer cliff. Very dramatic...32 views
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Rebun's east coast near Kafuka Port.31 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港31 views
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Leaving Rebun.31 views
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These photos were taken quite some years ago, so some things may look different now.30 views
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Very scenic island.30 views
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Fishing port on Rebun.29 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.29 views
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Rebun has lots of rolling hills. This was in autumn, offpeak season with no flowers.28 views
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Another scenc point on Rebun.28 views
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Did some hiking.28 views
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Konbu kelp seaweed dried on Rebun.28 views
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Kafuka Port 香深港27 views
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Cape Sukoton is Rebun's northernmost tip, about 30 km from Kafuka Port. スコトン岬27 views
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Cape Sukoton スコトン岬. Island in the distance is Todo island.27 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.27 views
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So many cuttlefish (ika).27 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.27 views
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Cuttlefish (ika) on Rebun.26 views
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Leaving Rebun.26 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.25 views
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Rebun's east coast.25 views
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Fisherman with an underwater looking glass.24 views
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Rebun sunset in Hokkaido.24 views
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