Mount Rebun Explained

Mount Rebun
Other Name:礼文岳
Elevation M:490.0
Listing:List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Location:Hokkaidō, Japan
Range:Rebun Island
Map:Japan
Map Size:225
Coordinates:45.3725°N 141.0158°W
Topo:Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 礼文岳
50000:1 礼文島北部
Type:Sedimentary rock
Age:Early Cretaceous
Volcanic Arc/Belt:Sakhalin Island Arc
Easiest Route:Hike

is the highest point on Rebun Island in Rebun, Hokkaidō, Japan.[1] The mountain consists of marine sedimentary rocks from the Early Cretaceous period, 149–97 million years ago.[2]

Climbing route

The trailhead for the Mount Rebun hike is in Nairo. It is a 3-hour hike with no water available. The trail first passes through fields of sasa-no-ha before entering a forest of pine and birch. The peak rises above the forest to grant an unobstructed view of the entire island.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 25000:1 礼文岳. 2008. Geographical Survey Institute. Japanese. 2008-07-16.
  2. Web site: Seamless Digital Geological Map of Japan . 2 November 2007. The Geological Survey of Japan. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. 2008-07-16.
  3. Book: Bisignani, J. D.. Japan Handbook. Taran March. Moon Publications, Inc.. Chico, California. 1993. Second. Rebun and Rishiri Islands. 0-918373-70-0. 839.