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Mount Rebun (礼文岳, Rebun-dake) 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]
Mount Rebun | |
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礼文岳 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 490.0 m (1,607.6 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 490 m (1,610 ft) ![]() |
Listing | List of mountains and hills of Japan by height |
Coordinates | 45°22′21″N 141°00′57″E |
Geography | |
Location | Hokkaidō, Japan |
Parent range | Rebun Island |
Topo map(s) | Geographical Survey Institute 25000:1 礼文岳 50000:1 礼文島北部[1] |
Geology | |
Rock age | Early Cretaceous |
Mountain type | Sedimentary rock |
Volcanic arc | Sakhalin Island Arc |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
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]
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