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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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View of Muroran Port with the steel works on the left and Muroran Ferry Terminal on the right.
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Mt. Sokuryo is also noted for abundant flora and fauna including birds (including migratory birds), animals, insects, and plants.
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Across Muroran Port is the huge North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant.
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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
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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
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.
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Looking northward toward Uchiura Bay from Mt. Sokuryo. The small island is Daikokujima.
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Hakucho Bridge can be seen with Mt. Yotei in the background on the right.
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Part of Etomo-Rinkai Park can be seen.
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Mt. Yotei as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran. Hakucho Bridge in the foreground.
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Mt. Komagatake as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran.
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Mt. Komagatake can also be seen.
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Sculpture on Mt. Sokuryo.
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Mt. Sokuryo also has beautiful night views.
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