Rebun Island, Japan

#Japan Attractions Rebun Island is an island in the Sea of ​​Japan, located 10 kilometers northwest of Rishiri Island. The two islands are separated by the Rebun Strait. There are ferries to and from Wakkanai, or you can fly directly from Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, to Rishiri Island, and then take a ferry to Rebun Island. Rebun Island is the northernmost inhabited island in Japan, rich in sea urchins, abalone, carp, kelp, etc. Rebun Island is part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sabetsu National Park. The highest point of the island is Mount Rebun, 490 meters above sea level. The ancient Ainu people built fortifications on the top of the mountain. The fossil remains of the long-finned pilot whale, now extinct in the North Pacific, were excavated on Rebun Island, and the remains of killer whales were also discovered. The last reliable record of sea lion extinction in Japan was also in 1974 at Leeuwen Island. #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Japan Destinations #Japan Tour #Island Holiday #Island Tour #Hokkaido Travel #Sea View