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Model Courses

Walking Course

Walking Course

This walking course is centered around Cape Muroto and offers a chance to experience the culture, nature and geology of the geopark, and then finish with a relaxing visit to SeaRest, where you can unwind in the heated indoor deep seawater pool and enjoy a meal at Restaurant SeaRest.

Estimated walking time: around 30min.
Estimated course time: around 3 hours depending on time spent at sites, in the pools and while dining.

Map of the Course

  • Cape Muroto
    Explore the beach, geological formations and subtropical vegetation along the coastline.
  • Lighthouse and Hotsumisaki-ji Temple
    Take the pilgrimage path up the mountain to see these icons of Muroto and magnificent vistas.
  • Sea Caves and Kukai’s Bathing Spot
    Head down the mountain and along the coast the site where the monk Kukai is said to have attained enlightenment.
  • SeaRest
    Bathe and relax in the soothing, heated indoor deep seawater pool.
  • Restaurant SeaRest
    For a satisfying finish to the course, enjoy a meal at Restaurant SeaRest.

Cycling Course

Cycling Course

Take the opportunity to enjoy the geopark by bike with this cycling course. Starting at the Geopark Center and winding around beautiful Cape Muroto, the course will take you over the skyline, where you can enjoy the vistas of the geopark, and then down to Murotsu Port, for an experience of the local culture and cuisine.

Estimated riding time: around 1 hour. Estimated course time: around 3 hours depending on time spent at sites and while dining.

Map of the Course

  • Muroto Global Geopark Center
    Start your course at the Geopark Center, and deepen your understanding of Muroto and the Geopark.
  • Cape Muroto
    Ride to Cape Muroto and take a look around this representative site of Muroto Geopark.
  • Skyline and Viewing Platform
    Ride up the skyline and stop at the viewing platform for the best view of the Muroto coastline and the ocean.
  • Murotsu Port
    Head down the skyline to Murotsu Port and explore small streets and shops, and deep history.
  • Kagetsu
    Finish off with a meal at Kagetsu, and enjoy the local cuisine and produce.

Driving Course

Driving Course

Enjoy Muroto from the comfort of your car with the driving couse.
Starting at the Geopark Center, the course takes you to the Kiragawa and Gyodo-Kuromi Coast geosites, where you can go for a walk and experience the cultural and geological heritage of the geopark. It ends with a delicious meal at Shittoroto and a relaxing visit to indoor deep seawater pool at SeaRest.

Estimated riding time: around 1 hour.
Estimated course time: around 3 hours depending on time spent at sites and while dining.

Map of the Course

  • Muroto Global Geopark Center
    Start your course at the Geopark Center, and deepen your understanding of Muroto and the Geopark.
  • Kiragawa Town
    Walk through the old streets of this heritage district and its traditional local architecture.
  • Shittoroto
    Enjoy a variety of delicious curries made from local ingredients at Shittoroto.
  • Gyodo-Kuromi Coast
    Experience the geological heritage of Muroto at the Gyodo-Kuromi geosite.
  • SeaRest
    Bathe and relax in the soothing, heated indoor deep seawater pool.

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