Muroran Day Trip: A Journey to Hokkaido's Natural Wonders

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by Elizabeth

March 29, 2024 · 1 min read

Muroran 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day escapade to Muroran, where the splendors of Hokkaido's natural beauty await. Start your journey with a serene hour at Lake Tōya, a caldera lake formed by volcanic activity, offering a peaceful retreat and picturesque views. Next, delve into the dramatic landscapes of Jigokudani (Hell Valley), an hour's exploration through a geothermal wonderland of steaming vents and sulphurous streams, a testament to the Earth's raw power. Just a stone's throw away, spend an hour at Noboribetsu Bear Park, where you can observe and learn about these majestic creatures in a habitat that mimics their natural environment. Conclude your day with a two-hour visit to Cape Chikyu, a scenic spot that boasts panoramic ocean vistas and a lighthouse, providing a tranquil setting to reflect on the day's adventures. This Muroran itinerary promises a blend of relaxation, education, and awe-inspiring sights, all carefully curated to ensure an unforgettable travel experience.

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Day 1: Exploring the Natural Wonders of Muroran

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Lake Tōya

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Begin your Muroran adventure with a serene visit to Lake Tōya, a caldera lake formed from volcanic activity, offering a tranquil escape and a perfect spot to embrace the beauty of nature. Spend an hour basking in the picturesque views, where the water's mirror-like surface reflects the surrounding mountains and forests, creating a mesmerizing and photogenic landscape.

Attraction Info

  • 日本、北海道
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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Jigokudani (Hell Valley)

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Next, step into the otherworldly realm of Jigokudani (Hell Valley), just a short journey from Lake Tōya. This geothermal spectacle is a testament to the volcanic activity that shapes the region. With about an hour to explore, you can wander through the steaming vents and sulfurous streams, enveloped by the valley's dramatic scenery and the powerful reminder of Earth's fiery forces beneath your feet.

Attraction Info

  • 無番地 Noboribetsuonsenchō, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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Noboribetsu Bear Park

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Continue your day with an encounter with the majestic inhabitants of Noboribetsu Bear Park. Spend an hour observing and learning about these fascinating creatures in an environment dedicated to their well-being. The park offers a unique opportunity to watch bears roam and play, providing an educational and endearing experience that highlights the importance of wildlife conservation.

Attraction Info

  • 224 Noboribetsuonsenchō, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open from 01/01-04/07,9:30am-4:30pm;Closed from 04/08-04/26;Open from 04/27-10/20,9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/21-12/31,9:30am-4:30pm
40 min,32.79 km
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Cape Chikyu

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Conclude your day with a visit to Cape Chikyu, a scenic spot that boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Allot two hours to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking coastal scenery. The cape's lighthouse stands as a beacon, guiding ships and offering visitors a picturesque backdrop. Stroll along the walking paths, feel the ocean breeze, and capture the sunset as it dips below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues.

Attraction Info

  • 4 Chome Bokoi Minamimachi, Muroran, Hokkaido 051-0003, Japan
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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TOP 1
Cape Chikyu
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Highlights:
Cape Earth is a cliff on the edge of the Pacific Ocean with a lighthouse and a globe sculpture. Looking at the endless Pacific Ocean from here, the skyline at sea level is curved, and you can really feel that "the earth is round". Cape Earth was selected as the first place in the "Hokkaido 100 Natural Selections". Facing the Pacific coastline, the endless blue, cloudless, white lighthouses and characteristic buildings, ushering in the gusts of sea breeze, will make people very relaxed and comfortable. Every year on New Year's Day, many Japanese people come here to wait for the sunrise of the new year, which they believe will bring them good luck. When you come here, don't forget to go to the tourist information hut to get a "visit here" certificate.
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Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
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Highlights:
Hell Valley is the main source of Noboribetsu's hot spring waters and also an iconic hot spring in Hokkaido. The so-called "Hell Valley" is, in fact, a remnant of a crater, pervaded all year long by volcanic gas spewing from the surface of the gray and yellow rocks. The surrounding air is filled with a strong smell of sulfur, and the place is thought to resemble a scene of hell. The main attraction is the eerie volcanic valley, the center of which can be accessed by a walkway specially built for tourists.
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Lake Tōya
Lake Tōya
4.7/5 · 475 review
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Highlights:
Lake Toya is an unfrozen lake at the northern tip of Japan, and it does not freeze in winter. Cherry blossoms bloom by the lake in spring, fireworks are set off at night in summer, and the forests are full of colors in autumn. Come here to take a boat cruise on the lake and watch sika deer on the island in the lake. There are many hot spring hotels in the hot spring street on the south bank of the lake. Lake Toya is located in the southwest of Hokkaido. It is a volcanic lake with beautiful lake water all year round. There are many lovely sika deer living on the island in the middle of the lake, and there is a forest museum, which can be taken on a sightseeing boat. On the south bank of the lake, there are sightseeing spots such as Lake Toya Hot Spring, Yousu Volcano and Showa Shinzan, which are good places for leisure and vacation. You can take the Toya Lake cruise boat in the Toyako Hot Spring Street to enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains. You can see the Yuju volcano and Showa Shinzan to the south, and when the weather is fine, you can see the Mount Yotei, which looks like Mount Fuji, to the north. The cruise ship will stop at the middle island of the lake. After going to the island, you will see a forest museum, which displays the rich natural and biological information in the area of Lake Toya. Walking along the promenade to the depths of Nakajima, you can see many sika deer, which are very cute. The island is closed in winter, but you can still take a boat tour of Lake Toya. On the northwest bank of Lake Toya, there is a Siro Observatory, which is a good place to watch and take pictures of the panoramic view of Lake Toya. There is also a volcano science museum on the hot spring street, which uses smoke, video and sound to reproduce the scene of the volcanic eruption in 1977 for the audience. On summer weekends, there is a fireworks festival at Lake Toya, where you can enjoy the romantic view of fireworks blooming above the lake. In winter, the hot spring street also has a bright starlight passage, which changes the theme every year, which is very suitable for lovers to take a walk.
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Noboribetsu Bear Park
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Highlights:
There is a bear ranch near Noboribetsu Hot Spring Street. Visitors can observe brown bears from a close distance through "Little Bear Kindergarten", "Scholars Bear Show" and "People Fence" surrounded by many brown bears. ecological knowledge. Hokkaido's slogan "Beware of Bears" originated from Noboribetsu Bear Ranch. The ranch is divided into several viewing and interactive areas, as well as the Brown Bear Museum and the "Hometown of Yukara" (Yukara is a narrative poem circulated among the Ainu people) about the Ainu way of life. Entering the bear ranch, you can buy bear feed at the self-service vending machine and feed the bears. The naive brown bear will put on various cute poses in order to attract the food in your hand, which is very cute. In addition, there are activities such as brown bear shows.
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Lake Toya Fireworks Festival
Lake Toya Fireworks Festival
4.3/5 · 22 review
Highlights:
The Lake Toya Fireworks Display is a popular long-run fireworks display in Japan. During the display, each night there will be hundreds of fireworks exploding over the Lake Toya. It lasts for nearly half a year and is widely liked by tourists. Since the fireworks are placed on the boat that rides on the lake, they can be seen throughout the entire hot spring street hotel and in the open air, which is very romantic.
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Muroran 1 Day Itinerary