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Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park (利尻礼文サロベツ国立公園) is in Hokkaido, Japan.

[edit] Understand

Rishiri (利尻) is a large mountain island off the north-west coast of Hokkaido. It can be seen from over 100km away. Rebun (礼文) island is the smaller of the two. Rebun has many wildflowers and some waterfalls.

[edit] History

These islands belonged to the Ainu until the recent migration of the Japanese to Hokkaido.

[edit] Landscape

[edit] Flora and fauna

[edit] Climate

Heavy snow in winter. Summer is the best time to visit.

[edit] Get in

Getting to the island of Rishiri and Rebun requires getting on one of the frequent ferries from the northernmost city of Wakkanai. There are also limited turboprop plane services.

[edit] Fees/Permits

None required

[edit] Get around

There are buses on both islands. Rishiri has a bike path that circles the whole island. Roads dont go to the interior of either island, so the best way to see them is on foot. There are hiking trails on both islands that really let you explore the best parts of the islands.

[edit][add listing] See

Wildflowers on Rebun and the amazing view from the peak of Rishiri. You can see Russia on a clear day.

[edit][add listing] Do

Hiking, a must.

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[edit] Camping

There are several campgrounds on both islands.

[edit] Backcountry

Is a must to really experience these islands.

[edit] Stay safe

The trail to the peak of Rishiri is not easy. With general hiking common sense it will be a safe, but challenging, climb.

[edit] Get out

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