Lake Kushu
久種湖
Japan's northernmost lake, with calm water in the Funadomari area. A lakeside trail runs about 4 km, and the shore has a colony of Rebun Atsumori-sō.
Lake Kushu lies in the Funadomari area of northern Rebun Island. It is Japan's northernmost lake, with a circumference of about 4.4 km. Along its shore are wooden boardwalks for birdwatching and a campground, and walking the full loop takes about 1.5 hours. Nearby, the Rebun Atsumori-sō colony opens from late May to mid-June. Here you can see the pale yellow orchid Rebun Atsumori-sō, which grows only on Rebun Island. It is a protected species, and picking it is strictly prohibited. From Kafuka, the bus takes about 40 minutes. Get off at Funadomari and walk to the lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cape Sukai
- Mount Rebun
- Cape Gorota
- Cape Sukoton
- Jizo Rock
- Momoiwa Observatory
- Momodai Nekodai Observatory
- Momoiwa Observatory Course