Located
in southwestern Hokkaido on the Oshima Peninsula, Muroran as of February,
2004, has an estimated population of 101 143 people and a total area
of 80.64 km2. Founded on April 1, 1872, Muroran experienced a boom
in industrial manufacturing of steel and other products. With the decline
in these industries in the late 80s and early 90s the city has redeveloped
itself as a major port bringing goods into Hokkaido and out to the
rest of the world and as an area well known for whale and dolphin watching.
The port area is under constant redevelopment and upgrading and is
one of the places
to visit in the city.
Located in southwestern Hokkaido, on
a peninsula at the entrance to Uchiura Bay, Muroran runs along the
coast and takes up most of the peninsula area. The southwestern coast
of the peninsula is formed of huge 100 m cliffs and faces Uchiura Bay,
while southeastern coast of the peninsula faces the Pacific Ocean.
The sea port which is surrounded by the Etomo Peninsula is located
in the eastern part of Volcano Bay. The main train station is located
close to the port area and whale watching tours can be booked in this
area. Other sites can easily be accessed from the main station or from
stations along the JR Muroran line.
The Muroran Tourist Information Center can be reached (Japanese Only)
at;
Muroran Sightseeing Association
Muroran Tourist Office
2-1-25 Kaigan-cho
Muroran, Hokkaido 051-0022
Phone: +81-143-23-0102
Fax: +81-143-23-0203
E-mail: muroran@iburi.net
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Located
in southwestern Hokkaido on the Oshima Peninsula, Muroran as of February,
2004, has an estimated population of 101 143 people and a total area
of 80.64 km2. Founded on April 1, 1872, Muroran experienced a boom
in industrial manufacturing of steel and other products. With the decline
in these industries in the late 80s and early 90s the city has redeveloped
itself as a major port bringing goods into Hokkaido and out to the
rest of the world and as an area well known for whale and dolphin watching.
The port area is under constant redevelopment and upgrading and is
one of the 
on
a peninsula at the entrance to Uchiura Bay, Muroran runs along the
coast and takes up most of the peninsula area. The southwestern coast
of the peninsula is formed of huge 100 m cliffs and faces Uchiura Bay,
while southeastern coast of the peninsula faces the Pacific Ocean.
The sea port which is surrounded by the Etomo Peninsula is located
in the eastern part of Volcano Bay. The main train station is located
close to the port area and whale watching tours can be booked in this
area. Other sites can easily be accessed from the main station or from
stations along the JR Muroran line.
