Activities on Rebun Island

There are seven different trail courses on Rebun Island, and from June 1, 2022, the challenge project "Rebun Island Trail Seven - Conquer all seven courses! ～The challenge project "Rebun Island Trail Seven - Conquer all seven trails!

Each of these seven trail courses is unique and varies in distance. For example, the 7.1-km-long "Momo-iwa Observatory Course" in the southern part of Rebun Island takes you through a flower field of alpine flora with Mt. In fact, the area around Momo-iwa is a popular sightseeing spot with rare plants so blooming that it has been designated a national natural treasure! Just walking around the area will make you feel refreshed.

There is also a trail course in the northern area where you can enjoy scenic spots. The "Cape Tour Course" is approximately 12.4 km long. Starting from Cape Scoton, the northernmost point of Rebun Island, you will walk to Cape Gorota where you can enjoy alpine flora, and Cape Sukai where you can see the clear sea called "Rebun Blue". Along the way, there is the Rebun Atumorisou colony, which is open depending on the blooming season (usually from late May to mid-June).

How about the "Kugasa Lakeside Course," a 4.2 km walk around Lake Kugasa in the northern part of Rebun Island? In addition to observing wetland plants, you may be able to see migratory birds in spring and fall. There are also many other interesting courses, such as the "Rebun Waterfall Course" and the "8-hour Course" for advanced hikers!

By the way, to participate in the "Rebun Island Trail Seven: Conquer all seven courses! ～you must first purchase a stamp rally card at the Tourist Information Center and download the smartphone application. For details, please visit the official website of the Rebun Island Tourist Association. Even if you cannot conquer all the courses, you can still have fun even if you conquer only one course.

As with Rishiri Island, renting a bicycle and enjoying cycling is also recommended. Even if you are not confident in your physical strength, there are electric-assist bicycles available for rent! Many people use the bicycles not only to enjoy the scenery, but also to visit cafes, shrines, and other sightseeing spots.

Furthermore, there are two campgrounds on Rebun Island, Midorigaoka Park Campground and Kutane Lakeside Campground, and some people visit for the purpose of island camping. Trekking from the campgrounds is also a good idea! Each of the campgrounds is well-equipped, and the number of solo campers seems to be increasing these days. Incidentally, there is also a campground on Rishiri Island, so it would be interesting to conquer both islands by camping!