Cape Gorota
ゴロタ岬
A hilltop cape about 180 meters high in northern Rebun Island, with views of the bays on both sides and of Cape Sukoton. It is the high point of the Misaki Course trail.
Cape Gorota lies between Cape Sukoton and Cape Chōkai. Its summit observation deck offers a 360-degree view: Cape Sukoton and Kairo Island on one side, and the Tetsufu Coast and Cape Chōkai on the other. In summer the slopes bloom with alpine flowers such as Rebun usuyuki-sō (Rebun edelweiss). Walking the Misaki Course from Cape Sukoton takes about 1 hour to reach the summit. Continuing down to Tetsufu and Cape Chōkai makes a total of about 12 km and 4 hours. Alternatively, take the bus to the Cape Gorota entrance bus stop and hike up from there, for a round trip of about 1 hour. Admission is free, but it is very windy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cape Sukoton
- Cape Sukai
- Lake Kushu
- Mount Rebun
- Jizo Rock
- Momodai Nekodai Observatory
- Momoiwa Observatory
- Momoiwa Observatory Course