Port of Muroran

Port of Muroran, located in the eastern part of Volcano Bay and surrounded by the Etomo Peninsula, is an excellent natural harbor. The 16.5 m-deep harbor accommodated boats of even 90,000 tons and serves as a gateway to the sea for 200 years. Today, it serves as the core of commerce and distribution of goods in Hokkaido. The harbor, linked by ferry to three commercial harbors in the main island of Japan, is experiencing increases in cargo and passengers.

The present city planning projects fully in corporate the port and the sea. In particular, the "Shukuzu-Etomo Area Land Use Project" which was intended to reach completion at the same time as the Hakucho Bridge provides opportunity and a place for every citizen to enjoy the sea.