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Muroran Cape Chikiu

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Muroran Cape Chikiu

室蘭市地球岬

Hokkaido

Muroran Cape Chikiu is a dramatic headland featuring a striking lighthouse that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. It is also known as a survey point that defines the shape of the Earth, making it a unique geographical location.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this site due to its remote location and lesser-known status compared to other tourist spots in Hokkaido.

Best season
Summer · Autumn
Summer and early autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 5,297 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free to visit the observation deck — no admission charge. Parking became paid on 1 Apr 2026: cars ¥500, motorcycles ¥200, buses ¥2,000.
Website
city.muroran.lg.jp/administration/?content=1559

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to visit the observation deck — no admission charge. Parking became paid on 1 Apr 2026: cars ¥500, motorcycles ¥200, buses ¥2,000.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~1h 58m by car

Tags

lighthousegeographyviewpoint

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