Cape Chikyu is one of the nation's leading scenic spots where sheer cliffs of around 100 meters in height are連なり (tsuranari), and on a clear day, the Pacific Ocean can be viewed in its entirety from the observatory. This region is on the migratory bird route, and is a land rich in nature known also as a nesting ground for peregrine falcons that target migratory birds.

Muroran City is a manufacturing town that has developed as a heavy chemical industrial port city. The image as an industrial city is strong, and people visiting for the first time raise voices of admiration upon seeing the coastline facing the Pacific Ocean.

It has become a popular tourist spot representing Hokkaido, such as being ranked first in "Hokkaido's 100 Best Natural Sites", and on New Year's Day, it is bustling not only with locals but also with tourists from afar who come to worship the first sunrise.