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Japan’s most eastern mainland city, Nemuro (根室) is in the closest position to the 1150km-long Chishima Islands. Nature-rich, the 60km-long Nemuro Peninsula is a knob of brackish lakes, dramatic capes, wildflower gardens, fishing villages and rustic dairy farms between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk.
It is a perfect place for footpath hiking, wildlife cruising and birdwatching. Nemuro makes a fulfilling day trip from Kushiro.
Sightseeing
Nosappu-misaki
納沙布岬
44min by bus from Nemuro Station
Nosappu-misaki is mainland Japan’s easternmost point and the earliest sunrise is 3.37am in mid June. On a clear day, you can see Kaigara-jima (just 3.7km east) and Suisho-to (7km east) belonging to the Chishima Islands across the strait. Summer mornings are often covered a sea mist. Nosappu Lighthouse is Hokkaido’s oldest lighthouse built in 1872 and reconstructed in 1930.
Shunkunitai
春国岱
19min by bus from Nemuro Station, get off at Tobai
Shunkunitai is an 8km-long scenic sandbank separates the Nemuro Bay and Furen-ko. Much of the landscape is covered with pine trees and beach roses. It is also called the ‘miracle sandbank’. From Shunkunitai Nature Center, winding boardwalks pass trough a waterfront wildlife sanctuary. The longest return hike for the sand dune takes about 3.5 hours.
Michi-no-eki Swan 44 Nemuro
道の駅スワン44ねむろ · 白鳥台センター
20min by bus from Nemuro Station
On the southern shore of Furen-ko, this roadside station offers a grand panorama of the lake. There is a short wooden walkway and you can borrow a binocular. The restaurant Bird Pal is a naturally hit with birdwatchers look over the lake. You can try a wide variety of local dishes.
Meiji Park
明治公園
20min walk from Nemuro or Higashi-Nemuro Stations
Originally constructed in 1875 (Meiji period) as Hokkaido’s second government-run ranch, this well-maintained park has three red brick silos dating from 1932. Meiji Park is about 2km east of JR Nemuro Station.
Kotohira Jinja
金刀比羅神社
12min by bus from Nemuro Station, get off at Shiomi-cho
Founded in 1806 by Takadaya Kahei, this shrine was modelled on Shikoku’s Kotohira-gu and was rebuilt in 1942. The shrine office has a small festival museum, housing a gorgeous golden mikoshi (portable shrine). Kotohira Jinja is about 2.5km north of JR Nemuro Station near the fishing port.
Ochiishi-misaki
落石岬
60min walk from Ochiishi Station
At the southern tip of Nemuro is this scenic cape looking over the ocean. A two-hour loop track starting near the beginning of the Old Ochiishi Radio Station built in 1923, taking in pine forest and wildflower gardens. Around mid June, sakai-tsutsuji (rhododendron lapponicum) blooms in the wetland.
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Hotels
Nemuro has plenty of options places to stay, from mid-range business hotels to budget rider houses.
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East Harbor Hotel
イーストハーバーホテル
6min walk from Nemuro Station
Located in the center of Teshikaga, this onsen hotel has nostalgic Showa-style. Rooms are tatam-mat with futon, and there are communal indoor baths. Don’t miss a free ping-pong room.
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Hotel Nemuro Kaiyotei
ホテルねむろ海陽亭
8min walk from Nemuro Station
This B&B hotel offers both Japanese- and Western-style rooms, communal baths and local souvenirs. Breakfast buffet boasts katte-don (rice bowls with your choice of sashimi) and grilled fishes.
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Guest House Nemuroman
Guest House ネムロマン
15min walk from Nemuro Station
The Nemuroman is a budget B&B guesthouse located near Umegae-cho nightlife district. It has simple dormitories, with shared bathrooms and toilets.
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Getting There
JR TRAIN
Nemuro Station is 2.5 hours from Kushiro by train on the scenic JR Nemuro Line (it also called the JR Hanasaki Line). The unstaffed Higashi-Nemuro Station (東根室駅) is Japan’s easternmost train station.
BUS
Nemuro Station bus terminal (根室駅前ターミナル) is opposite the train station. It sells bus tickets and passes.
An overnight bus service between Sapporo Odori Bus Center and Nemuro (8.5hrs+) via Attoko. Compulsory reservation. Intercity buses connect Nemuro with Kushiro (2.5hr), stopping at Attoko, Michi-no-eki Swan 44 Nemuro and Tobai (東梅).
AIR
Nemuro-Nakashibetsu Airport (根室中標津空港) is about 80km northwest of the city. Airport buses run from Nemuro to Nakashibetsu Airport (1hr 40min) via JR Attoko Station.
Getting Around
BUS
Local buses are operated by Nemuro Kotsu (根室交通). You can purchase a 1-day pass and a 2-day pass at the bus terminal.
If you don’t have a plan for explore the city in summer, the friendly bus tour Nosappu-go (ノサップ号) can save you time and money, plus can get you into the most attractions on the Nemuro Peninsula.
BICYCLE
There is a limited number of rental bicycles at Nemuro Tourist Information Center and Minshuku Tokiwa (民宿ときわ) near JR Nemuro Station. Bring ID.
Information
Nemuro Tourist Information Center
根室市観光インフォメーションセンター
In the same building as the bus terminal outside JR Nemuro Station, this center can assist with booking (accommodation and bus tours) and English information.
Nemuro Station
根室 | 네무로
Address：2 Kowa-cho, Nemuro-shi, Hokkaido
Distance：135km from Kushiro
Elevation：30m
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