Explore Muroran's Wild Coast Tour
Tour Overview
Discover and learn about the industrial city of Muroran and it’s wild coastline!
This area is relatively unknown to most tourists who visit Hokkaido, but this corner of Hokkaido has some of the most unique coastline to offer.
The tour begins by driving to Muroran and then taking the small and picturesque coastal road. Our first stop is a viewpoint where we can see the Nippon Steel factory and Itanki beach. Next, we continue along the road and visit Cape Chikyu where you will be able to see across Volcano Bay. We then take a short 20 min walk down to the sea where you will see the maginificent naturally-formed arch, Horaimon gate. We will then retun back to the car and drive to the last viewpoint, where you can see the largest bridge in Eastern Japan, Hakucho bridge, and the port of Muroran city. Finally, we will drive over Hakucho bridge and back to Noboribetsu.
*To see Horaimon gate, you will need to walk about 10m through shallow sea water. You can use your own sandals or use sandals provided.
Details
- Availability: April-November
- Duration: 3.5 hours – 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 4 people
- Clothing: Hiking shoes or sneakers are needed as we will be walking on rocks. Sandals that can get wet for walking in the sea. A backpack to put your camera and water in is also advised. On sunny days, a hat, sunglasses and sun cream is also a good idea.
- Food and drinks: Please bring water. A drink and some biscuits will be provided.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen.
- Payment: Cash only
Tour Schedule
9:00-9:30: Pick-up (Pick-up from Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen)
9:30-10:00: Drive to Muroran
10:00-12:00: Visit the steel factory viewpoint, Cape Chikyu lighthouse, Horaimon gate and Hakucho bridge
12:00-12:30: Drive back to Noboribetsu and say goodbye!
Know before you go
- This tour does require some walking over unstable ground so suitable footwear is advised.
- Please bring a raincoat just in case.
- Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if bad weather occurs.
- If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
- Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.