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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6 views
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Across Muroran Port is the huge North Nippon Works (Muroran) steel plant.5 views
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View of Muroran Port with the steel works on the left and Muroran Ferry Terminal on the right.4 views
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Hakucho Bridge can be seen with Mt. Yotei in the background on the right.4 views
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Mt. Sokuryo also has beautiful night views.4 views
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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. 3 views
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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.3 views
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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.3 views
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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.3 views
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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3 views
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.3 views
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Points of interest from Mt. Sokuryo.3 views
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Mt. Yotei as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran. Hakucho Bridge in the foreground.3 views
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Mt. Komagatake as seen from Mt. Sokuryo in Muroran.3 views
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Daikoku Island 大黒島3 views
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Miniature golf course.3 views
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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3 views
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Balcony with views of Hakucho Bridge.3 views
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Boat ticket office.3 views
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台3 views
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Tokkarisho scenic point トッカリショ展望台3 views
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台3 views
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From Charatsunai scenic point3 views
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View from Cape Chikyu.2 views
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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.2 views
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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 Ear2 views
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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2 views
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Across the bay is Hakodate.2 views
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Photo op.2 views
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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. 2 views
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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.2 views
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Mt. Sokuryo is also noted for abundant flora and fauna including birds (including migratory birds), animals, insects, and plants.2 views
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測量山展望台2 views
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Looking northward toward Uchiura Bay from Mt. Sokuryo. The small island is Daikokujima.2 views
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Part of Etomo-Rinkai Park can be seen.2 views
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Mt. Komagatake can also be seen.2 views
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Sculpture on Mt. Sokuryo.2 views
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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.2 views
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Central Muroran is on Etomo Peninsula which has numerous scenic points and places of interest. One is Etomo-Rinkai Park.2 views
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Map of Shukuzu Shinsui Greenbelt Park.2 views
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Etomo-Rinkai Park waterfront.2 views
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Daikoku Island 大黒島2 views
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Etomo Peninsula has power-generating windmills.2 views
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. Built in 1998. 白鳥大橋2 views
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. 白鳥大橋2 views
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Cutaway of suspension cable used on Hakucho Bridge.2 views
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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)2 views
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Welcome to Muroran! Local tourist sights.2 views
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About Muroran, a steel town.2 views
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Steel factory in Muroran as seen from Hakucho Bridge.2 views
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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2 views
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Charatsunai scenic point チャラツナイ展望台2 views
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Mt. Usu in the Lake Toya area can be seen.1 views
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If you're lucky, you might see whales and dolphins.1 views
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Bell of Happiness on the lookout deck.1 views
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About Cape Chikyu in Japanese.1 views
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About Cape Chikiu Lighthouse.1 views
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Etomo-Rinkai Park waterfront.1 views
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. Built in 1998. 白鳥大橋1 views
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View of Hakucho Bridge that goes from the tip of Etomo Peninsula back to mainland Hokkaido.1 views
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Hakucho Bridge, Muroran. 白鳥大橋1 views
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Hakucho Bridge ramp.1 views
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Hakucho Bridge memorial stone.1 views
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Hakucho Bridge Memorial Museum1 views
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History of Muroran Port.1 views
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The museum also has a balcony with views of Hakucho Bridge.1 views
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Roadside Station Mitara Muroran gift shop sells mainly edibles.1 views
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Bought a pair of Muroran manju.1 views
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Driving on Hakucho Bridge to mainland Hokkaido.1 views
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View of the Muroran steel plant from Hakucho Bridge.1 views
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Steel factory in Muroran.1 views
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Old locomotive displayed near the old JR Muroran Station.1 views
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Former JR Muroran Station.1 views
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Near Cape Chikyu, Tokkarisho scenic point has dramatic sea cliffs. トッカリショ展望台1 views
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