Come and see flowers that bloom nowhere else in the world other than Rebun Island.

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Approximately 300 varieties of alpine vegetation bloom on Rebun island.
Among them is the famous Rebun Large-flowered Cypripedium, an endemic species known as “the queen of orchids”, which blooms from late May to mid-June. In Japan, the large-flowered Cypripedium is called the “Atsumori-so”, and is named after the horo (armored cloak to protect against arrow attacks from the rear) worn by the samurai Taira no Atsumori, which the flower resembles. The distinctive appearance of the pretty flower has continued to fascinate countless people.

Approximately 300 varieties of alpine vegetation bloom on Rebun island. Among them is the famous Rebun Large-flowered Cypripedium, an endemic species known as “the queen of orchids”, which blooms from late May to mid-June. In Japan, the large-flowered Cypripedium is called the “Atsumori-so”, and is named after the horo (armored cloak to protect against arrow attacks from the rear) worn by the samurai Taira no Atsumori, which the flower resembles. The distinctive appearance of the pretty flower has continued to fascinate countless people.

Rebun also boasts many other endemic species, such as Oxytropis megalantha, Trollius ledebourii var. polysepalus and the like, which can only be seen on the island. The flowers can be found growing naturally not only in conservation zones but also in other places around the island. Apart from the flowers, there are many other places to see, including the northernmost point of the island at Cape Sukoton, and Kitanokanaria Park, which was used as the shooting location for the movie Kitanokanaria-tachi. There are numerous footpaths on the island, enabling visitors to enjoy the communities of alpine plants and the island’s beautiful scenery at their leisure.

Rebun also boasts many other endemic species, such as Oxytropis megalantha, Trollius ledebourii var. polysepalus and the like, which can only be seen on the island. The flowers can be found growing naturally not only in conservation zones but also in other places around the island. Apart from the flowers, there are many other places to see, including the northernmost point of the island at Cape Sukoton, and Kitanokanaria Park, which was used as the shooting location for the movie Kitanokanaria-tachi. There are numerous footpaths on the island, enabling visitors to enjoy the communities of alpine plants and the island’s beautiful scenery at their leisure.