Cape Muroto

Landmark
Prefecture
Kochi
Type
Landmark
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Free
Entry Fee
Free Entry

About This Destination

A headland at the southeastern tip of Shikoku, within the Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark, where uplifted seabed rock meets the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Muroto is a headland at the southeastern tip of Shikoku in Muroto city, Kochi Prefecture. It lies within the Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark and the Muroto-Anan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The area shows rock layers that were once part of the deep seabed and have been pushed up by tectonic movement, and visitors can walk marked trails among the coastal rock formations and subtropical plants. A lighthouse stands on the higher ground above the cape. The Muroto Global Geopark Center provides exhibits and information about the geology. The site is reached by car or by bus from the nearest railway.

Location

Prefecture: Kochi

Address: Muroto, Kochi, Japan

Nearest Station: Nahari Station

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Kochi, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Cape Muroto by public transport?

Take the Kochi Tobu bus from Nahari Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway; it is about an hour to the Muroto Global Geopark Center.

Is there an entry fee for Cape Muroto?

No, the cape and its coastal trails are open to the public free of charge.

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