Cape Gorota
A Majestic Panorama at the Edge of Rebun Island
Where Alpine Gardens Meet the Untamed Sea
From a 176-meter-high cliff above sea level, witness the raw beauty of the western coast. Cape Gorota is a unique sanctuary where delicate mountain blossoms and rugged shorelines coexist in perfect harmony.
Located at the heart of Rebun Island’s famous Cape Trekking Course, Cape Gorota boasts the island’s finest panoramic views. As you hike from the Awabikotan side, the trail comes alive in early summer with rare alpine flowers like Rebun-so. Each step reveals a wider horizon until you reach the summit. From this height, the stunning arc of Gorota Beach unfolds below, stretching all the way to Cape Sukoton in a single, breathtaking sweep of land and sea.
Descending toward the Teppu coast, the experience becomes beautifully tactile. The roar of the waves replaces the mountain breeze as you walk along shores lined with tide-smoothed stones. Here, you can hunt for Rebun’s signature "ana-aki-gai"—shells with natural holes carved by the sea. The dramatic cliffs and powerful salt winds capture the wild, frontier spirit of Japan’s far north. This cape offers a rare dual experience: the exhilarating freedom of the heights and the grounding rhythm of the northern ocean.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒097-1111
- Address
- 北海道礼文郡礼文町船泊
- Telephone Number
- 0163-86-1001（Rebun Town Industrial Division）
- Car Park
- 3 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car and on foot: About 40 minutes from Kofuka Port Ferry Terminal, then about 20 minutes on foot
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
