Momoiwa Observatory
桃岩展望台
Rebun Island's most classic viewpoint, facing Momoiwa, a giant rock shaped like a peach. Across the sea is Mount Rishiri, and the surrounding grassy slopes bloom with alpine flowers.
Momoiwa Observatory sits on the hill southwest of Kafuka Port. It is about a 40-minute walk from Kafuka, or about 10 minutes by taxi. The Momoiwa rock, about 250 meters high, was formed by cooled lava. From the other side of the observatory you can see the Neko Rock on Motochi Coast and, across the water, Mount Rishiri. The surrounding area holds Rebun Island's most famous flower fields. From late May to August, more than 300 alpine species can be seen, including the Rebun pearly everlasting and Ezo daylily, and they grow at only a few dozen to two hundred meters above sea level. Free admission. It is windy and often foggy, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter snow makes access difficult)
Nearby sights
- Momodai Nekodai Observatory
- Momoiwa Observatory Course
- Jizo Rock
- Kita no Canaria Park
- Mount Rebun
- Cape Sukai
- Lake Kushu
- Kutsugata Cape Park