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Cliffs of about 100 m drop to the Pacific below a white lighthouse. Chikiu Misaki Lighthouse was first lit on 1 April 1920 and stands 130 m above the sea; its light reaches about 44 km. The cape is ranked first among Hokkaido’s 100 natural sights.
The name comes from the Ainu chikep, cliff. It is the one sight in Muroran that most passengers want, and from Shukutsu Pier it is a short taxi ride.
Three things the plaques won't tell you
- Ask the taxi to wait, or book the return: there is no taxi stand at the cape in our sources.
- Tokkarisho is 1.3 km away, about 2 minutes by taxi: take both in one trip.
- On a clear day the Pacific view is the point. In fog, go to the Hakucho Bridge exhibition instead and come back if it lifts.
It is the one sight in Muroran that most passengers want, and from Shukutsu Pier it is a short taxi ride.
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Questions people ask here
How do I get to Cape Chikyu from the Muroran cruise port?
By taxi: from Shukutsu Pier 7.8 km, about 15 minutes and about ¥3,100 on distance alone (our estimate); from Chuo Pier 4.9 km, about ¥2,100. The bus goes to Chikyu-misaki Danchi, then it is 1 km, about 15 minutes, on foot.
Is Cape Chikyu free?
Yes. The observatory is free and open-air. Car parking has cost ¥500 since 1 April 2026.