 Last additions - Muroran 室蘭市 |
From Charatsunai scenic pointNov 22, 2023
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Tokkarisho scenic point トッカリショ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Near Cape Chikyu, Tokkarisho scenic point has dramatic sea cliffs. トッカリショ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Etomo Peninsula is quite famous for its dramatic coast including Tokkarisho scenic point. トッカリショ展望台Nov 22, 2023
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Muroran steel works as seen from the highway.Nov 08, 2023
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Bokoi Station (母恋駅). "Bokoi" means maternal love.Nov 08, 2023
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Bokoi Station (母恋駅). "Bokoi" means maternal love, so it's somewhat famous. Tour buses always point it out.Nov 08, 2023
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Old JR Muroran Station.Nov 08, 2023
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Former JR Muroran Station.Nov 08, 2023
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Old locomotive displayed near the old JR Muroran Station.Nov 08, 2023
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JR Muroran StationNov 08, 2023
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Steel factory in Muroran as seen from Hakucho Bridge.Nov 08, 2023
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Steel factory in Muroran.Nov 08, 2023
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View of the Muroran steel plant from Hakucho Bridge.Nov 08, 2023
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Driving on Hakucho Bridge to mainland Hokkaido.Nov 08, 2023
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Boat ticket office.Nov 08, 2023
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Bought a pair of Muroran manju.Nov 08, 2023
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Roadside Station Mitara Muroran gift shop sells mainly edibles.Nov 08, 2023
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Balcony with views of Hakucho Bridge.Nov 08, 2023
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The museum also has a balcony with views of Hakucho Bridge.Nov 08, 2023
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History of Muroran Port.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge Memorial MuseumNov 08, 2023
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The second floor is the Hakucho Bridge Memorial Museum. One large room with exhibits about the bridge. 白鳥大橋記念Nov 08, 2023
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About Muroran, a steel town.Nov 08, 2023
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Welcome to Muroran! Local tourist sights.Nov 08, 2023
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Roadside Station Mitara Muroran has a gift shop and restaurant on the first floor. The second floor is the Hakucho Bridge Memorial Museum. カナスチールみたら室蘭(白鳥大橋記念館)Nov 08, 2023
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Cutaway of suspension cable used on Hakucho Bridge.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge memorial stone.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. 白鳥大橋Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge ramp.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. 白鳥大橋Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. Built in 1998. 白鳥大橋Nov 08, 2023
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View of Hakucho Bridge that goes from the tip of Etomo Peninsula back to mainland Hokkaido.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. Built in 1998. 白鳥大橋Nov 08, 2023
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Etomo Peninsula has power-generating windmills.Nov 08, 2023
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Miniature golf course.Nov 08, 2023
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Daikoku Island 大黒島Nov 08, 2023
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Daikoku Island 大黒島Nov 08, 2023
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Etomo-Rinkai Park waterfront.Nov 08, 2023
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Etomo-Rinkai Park waterfront.Nov 08, 2023
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Map of Shukuzu Shinsui Greenbelt Park.Nov 08, 2023
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Central Muroran is on Etomo Peninsula which has numerous scenic points and places of interest. One is Etomo-Rinkai Park.Nov 08, 2023
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Map of Etomo-Rinkai Park which includes a waterfront, grassy park area with views of Hakucho Bridge, Roadside Station Mitara Muroran, hot spring, aquarium, miniature golf, Bell of Happiness, and boat harbor.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Sokuryo also has beautiful night views.Nov 08, 2023
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Sculpture on Mt. Sokuryo.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Komagatake as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Komagatake can also be seen.Nov 08, 2023
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Part of Etomo-Rinkai Park can be seen.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Yotei as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran. Hakucho Bridge in the foreground.Nov 08, 2023
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Looking northward toward Uchiura Bay from Mt. Sokuryo. The small island is Daikokujima.Nov 08, 2023
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Hakucho Bridge can be seen with Mt. Yotei in the background on the right.Nov 08, 2023
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.Nov 08, 2023
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.Nov 08, 2023
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North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant as seen from Mt. Sokuryo. 北日本製鉄所 室蘭地区Nov 08, 2023
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North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant operated by Nippon Steel. The works opened in 1909. Employs over 1,000. 北日本製鉄所 室蘭地区Nov 08, 2023
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Across Muroran Port is the huge North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Sokuryo is also noted for abundant flora and fauna including birds (including migratory birds), animals, insects, and plants.Nov 08, 2023
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View of Muroran Port with the steel works on the left and Muroran Ferry Terminal on the right.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Sokuryo has a clear view of Muroran Port. The mountain is a 50-min. walk or 10-drive from JR Muroran Station. It's uphill, so going by car/taxi is recommended.Nov 08, 2023
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This is another lookout deck on Mt. Sokuryo, at the foot of an antenna. You can walk around it. Best views of Muroran Port and the steel plant.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Sokuryo is also on the migratory path of birds like the falcon. Great for bird watchers. Signboard about Mt. Sokuryo.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Sokuryo (elevation 199.6 m) is another scenic point on Etomo Peninsula with panoramic views. "Sokuryo" means "measurement" because it was used as a base point in surveying the distance between Muroran and Sapporo in 1872. Nov 08, 2023
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Photo op.Nov 08, 2023
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About Cape Chikiu Lighthouse.Nov 08, 2023
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About Cape Chikyu in Japanese.Nov 08, 2023
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Bell of Happiness on the lookout deck.Nov 08, 2023
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If you're lucky, you might see whales and dolphins.Nov 08, 2023
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Mt. Usu in the Lake Toya area can be seen.Nov 08, 2023
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Across the bay is Hakodate.Nov 08, 2023
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On Cape Chikyu is the Cape Chikiu Lighthouse built in 1920. One of Japan's Top 50 Lighthouses. チキウ岬灯台Nov 08, 2023
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Lookout deck on Cape Chikyu, one of Hokkaido's Top 100 scenic spots. "Chikiu" comes from the Ainu word "Chikepu" (チケプ) meaning cliff. The name morphed into Chikiu (チキウ), and then "Chikyu" (地球) meaning EarNov 08, 2023
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Cape Chikyu has a lookout deck. From JR Bokoi Station, 35-min. walk or 10-min drive. By bus, get off at the Chikyu-Misaki Danchi stop.Nov 08, 2023
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View from Cape Chikyu.Nov 08, 2023
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Poem about Cape Chikyu. Although the original name is Chikiu (チキウ岬) coming from the Ainu word "Chikepu" (チケプ) meaning cliff. It has been Japanized into "Chikyu" (地球) meaning Earth.Nov 08, 2023
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Cape Chikyu (also spelled Chikiu) is on the southernmost tip of Muroran on Etomo Peninsula, making it a popular spot to see the sunrise especially on New Year's Day. It overlooks the deep blue Pacific Ocean. Nov 08, 2023
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