Cape Chikiu
Overview. The Pacific side of the Etomo Peninsula is a scenic spot with cliffs rising above sea level extending for about . Many people come to the cape to see the first sunrise on the new year to see the curvature of the horizon. Cape Chikiu was placed first in the "100 best natural spots of Hokkaido" list published by the "Asahi Shimbun" in 1985. It was also included in the list of "Favorite Hokkaido scenic spots" by the Hokkaido Post Office in 1986 and the "100 new Japan sightseeing spots" by the "Yomiuri Shimbun" in 1987. Cape Chikiu  named "The Etomo peninsula outer Coast" with "Harkaramoi, Masuich beach, Tokkarisho" and designated as a national scenic spot "Pirikanoka" (it means “Beautiful shape” in Ainu people Language) in 2012. Chikiu Lighthouse was first turned on in 1920, and was selected as one of the "50 lighthouses of Japan". It was also dubbed by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers as part of the country's "civil engineering heritage". Green space of Cape Chkiu. Area from Cape Chikiu to Charatsunay where is located on west side where is a green area of about fifty hectares based on urban planning and has  a walking path. You can see flowers such as , , in the spring. 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. Access. From Bokoi Station on the JR Hokkaido Muroran Main Line take the Donan Bus bound for Cape Chikiu housing complex and get off there. At a  distance of away, it takes about 14 minutes on foot to reach Cape Chikiu Observatory from there.