Mount RebunMount Rebun is a mountain on Rebun Island in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, recorded at the supplied coordinates. It is a natural geographic feature rather than a built landmark.
People who go to the island commonly engage in outdoor activities such as hiking and coastal viewing; specific trails and amenities are not detailed here. Local access and visitor services are managed at the municipal and prefectural level.
As a natural landform the mountain does not have a construction history; human use is limited to travel, recreation and local stewardship. Any traditional or cultural significance is not provided in the available data.
The peak sits on Rebun Island in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, at latitude 45.37254 and longitude 141.01592.
- Coordinates: Latitude 45.37254, Longitude 141.01592.
Nearby Attractions to Mount Rebun#
Best Time to Visit Mount Rebun#
Best time is summer (June-August) when ferries run regularly and alpine paths are clear.
Weather & Climate near Mount Rebun#
Mount Rebun's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1149 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -4° | -15° | 92 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -4° | -14° | 65 mm | overcast | 80% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 61 mm | overcast | 77% | 5.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 61 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 74 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.7h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 75 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.4h |
| July | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 103 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.1h |
| August | Good | 15° - 20° | 18° | 129 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.9h |
| September | Good | 12° - 17° | 15° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 5.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 121 mm | overcast | 77% | 6.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -10° | 107 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
How to Get to Mount Rebun#
Ferries to Rebun Island depart from Wakkanai (the northern tip of Hokkaido); the crossing takes about 1.5-2 hours. From the island ferry terminal buses connect to the main trailheads, or taxis can be hired in peak season.
Most visitors base themselves in Rebun Village or Kafuka before hiking; during summer check ferry timetables in advance (services are reduced outside June-August).
Tips for Visiting Mount Rebun#
- Catch the ferry to Rebun from Wakkanai and then take the island bus to the trailhead - schedules can be sparse outside summer.
- Climb early: the summit offers wide views but afternoon fog is common; plan for sudden weather changes.
- Bring warm layers even in summer; coastal winds are chilly and exposure high on the summit plateau.
- Respect fragile alpine plants - Rebun is famed for its endemic alpine flora found in a small area of the island.