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Cape Chikiu(地球岬, Chikiyu Misaki) is a cape facing the Pacific Ocean in Muroran City, Hokkaido, Japan. The name derives from the Ainu people language "Polo Tikep" (parent and cliff),which is accented and is commonly referred to as Cape Chikyu.[1][2]
Overview
The Pacific side of Etomo Peninsula is a scenic spot with cliffs of about 100m above sea level extending for about 14km, and is one of the eight Muroran views. Many people visit New Year's Day to see the first sunrise. Usually full of tourists.
Cape Chiku got first place in 1985, “The 100 Best Natures of Hokkaido” by the Asahi newspaper, in 1986, “The Hokkaido Scenic Spot of Your Choice” by the Hokkaido Post Office, in 1987, “The 100 New Japan Sightseeing Spots” by the Yomiuri newspaper. In 2012, Named "Etomo Peninsula Outer Coast" with "Harkaramoi, Masuich beach, Tokkarisho" and Designated as a national scenic spot "Pirika no Ka".[3][4]
The Chikiu Lighthouse first turned on in 1920, and has been selected as one of the "50 Lighthouses in Japan" and "Japan Society of Civil engineering heritage".[5][6]
Green space of Cape Chkiu
The area from Cape Chikiu to Charatsunay, located on the west side, is a green area of about 50 hectares based on urban planning and has a walking path.[7] In the spring, you can see flowers such as Katakuri, Dianthus superbus L. var. superbus, and Viola brevistipulata.[7] The surrounding area is on a migratory birds route and is also known as Peregrine Falcon nesting site for aim migratory birds. In addition, Woodpeckers and other wild birds can be observed, so citizen bird-watching event is held. The waterway, which is located almost in the center of the green space, is a valuable place for breeding of Hokkaido salamanders.[7]
Facilities
Observatory, Restrooms, Stands, Parking Lot
Access
From Bokoi Station on the JR Hokkaido Muroran Main Line, take the Donan Bus bound for "Chkiyu Misaki" and get off at the "Chikyu Misaki" stop. It's about 1.1km from the same place to the "Chikyu Misaki" observatory.
References
- ^ “アイヌ語地名と伝説(in Japanese)” (PDF). 広報むろらん 2014年10月号. 室蘭市. August 3, 2015閲覧。
- ^ “景勝地(in Japanese)” (PDF). 室蘭市. 2015年8月3日閲覧。
- ^ ピリカノカ(in Japanese) - 文化遺産オンライン(文化庁)
- ^ “名勝ピリカノカ 絵鞆半島外海岸(in Japanese)”. 室蘭市. 2015年8月3日閲覧。
- ^ “日本の灯台50選(in Japanese)”. 燈光会. 2015年8月3日閲覧。
- ^ “チキウ岬灯台(in Japanese)”. 土木学会. 2015年8月3日閲覧。
- ^ a b c “むろらんの森と散策路(in Japanese)” (PDF). 室蘭市. 2015年8月3日閲覧。