Muroran, Hokkaido

Located on the south-east of Hokkaido island, the urban stopover of Muroran shows a modern and welcoming face haloed in a spectacular natural setting. You can admire the elegant Hakucho suspension bridge - 1,380 metres long, which links either side of the fishing port. The town has no less than eight absolutely stunning lookout spots baptised Muroran-Hakkei: the most famous of these is cap Chikyu, complete with a white lighthouse from where you can admire the vast blue bay of Uchiura. The Itanki beach and the cliffs of Kinbyobu (literally “golden screen”) are also a feast for the eyes.