Momoiwa Observatory Course
桃岩展望台コース
A roughly 6.4-kilometer flower trail from Momoiwa Observatory via Gentsuchi Lighthouse to Shiretoko, along the sea-cliff grasslands. It is the most popular hiking route on Rebun Island.
The Momoiwa Observatory Course is the classic trail of Rebun, the 'Floating Island of Flowers'. It starts at Momoiwa Observatory and follows grassy sea cliffs past the observatories at Momodai and Nekodai, Gentsuchi Lighthouse and the area near Northern Canary Park, ending at Shiretoko on the south end. The full route is about 6.4 kilometers and takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours, with only gentle ups and downs. To your left, Mount Rishiri and the sea stretch out, and at your feet grow alpine flowers such as the Rebun pearly everlasting and Rebun potentilla. At Shiretoko, buses run back to Kafuka. There are no toilets or shops along the entire route. Bring rain gear and drinking water, as it is often foggy and windy.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Kita no Canaria Park
- Momoiwa Observatory
- Momodai Nekodai Observatory
- Jizo Rock
- Mount Rebun
- Kutsugata Cape Park
- Cape Sukai
- Lake Kushu