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Sokuryozan Observatory

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Sokuryozan Observatory

測量山展望台

Hokkaido

A summit observation deck atop 200m Mount Sokuryozan in western Muroran, ranked one of Japan's Top 100 Night Views and one of the official 'Eight Views of Muroran', overlooking the harbor, Hakucho Bridge and the Pacific coastline.

Why we picked it

It's a short drive from Muroran Station but sits off the main Hokkaido tourist circuit, so the night view draws mostly local visitors rather than international travelers.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 638 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free admission and free parking.
Nearest station
Muroran Station

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

About 10 minutes by car from JR Muroran Station; free parking at the summit.

Tags

viewpointmountainevening

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