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Image search results - "Muroran"

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.

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.

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.

View from Cape Chikyu.

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 Ear

On Cape Chikyu is the Cape Chikiu Lighthouse built in 1920. One of Japan's Top 50 Lighthouses. チキウ岬灯台

Across the bay is Hakodate.

Mt. Usu in the Lake Toya area can be seen.

If you're lucky, you might see whales and dolphins.

Bell of Happiness on the lookout deck.

About Cape Chikyu in Japanese.

About Cape Chikiu Lighthouse.

Photo op.

Near Cape Chikyu, Tokkarisho scenic point has dramatic sea cliffs. トッカリショ展望台

Etomo Peninsula is quite famous for its dramatic coast including Tokkarisho scenic point. トッカリショ展望台

Tokkarisho scenic point トッカリショ展望台

Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台

From Charatsunai scenic point

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.

Mt. Sokuryo is also on the migratory path of birds like the falcon. Great for bird watchers. Signboard about Mt. Sokuryo.

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.

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.

View of Muroran Port with the steel works on the left and Muroran Ferry Terminal on the right.

Mt. Sokuryo is also noted for abundant flora and fauna including birds (including migratory birds), animals, insects, and plants.

Across Muroran Port is the huge North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant.

測量山展望台

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

North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant as seen from Mt. Sokuryo. 北日本製鉄所室蘭地区

Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.

Looking northward toward Uchiura Bay from Mt. Sokuryo. The small island is Daikokujima.

Hakucho Bridge can be seen with Mt. Yotei in the background on the right.

Part of Etomo-Rinkai Park can be seen.

Mt. Yotei as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran. Hakucho Bridge in the foreground.

Mt. Komagatake as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran.

Mt. Komagatake can also be seen.

Sculpture on Mt. Sokuryo.

Mt. Sokuryo also has beautiful night views.

Central Muroran is on Etomo Peninsula which has numerous scenic points and places of interest. One is Etomo-Rinkai Park.

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.

Map of Shukuzu Shinsui Greenbelt Park.

Etomo-Rinkai Park waterfront.

Daikoku Island 大黒島

Miniature golf course.

Etomo Peninsula has power-generating windmills.

View of Hakucho Bridge that goes from the tip of Etomo Peninsula back to mainland Hokkaido.

Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. Built in 1998. 白鳥大橋

Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. 白鳥大橋

Hakucho Bridge ramp.

Hakucho Bridge memorial stone.

Cutaway of suspension cable used on Hakucho Bridge.

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)