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Kinbyobu and Ginbyobu Cliffs
Two dramatic cliffs in Muroran that gleam gold and silver in the light of the rising and setting sun.
Along the coastline of Muroran City in Hokkaido stand two striking cliffs known as Kinbyobu and Ginbyobu. Their names-meaning “Golden Screen” and “Silver Screen”-come from the way Kinbyobu glows gold in the morning sun, while Ginbyobu shimmers silver in the evening light. These natural formations, created by the forces of nature over time, are both counted among the Eight Scenic Views of Muroran (Muroran Hakkei).
Kinbyobu, located between two other scenic spots-Cape Chikyu (Chikyu Misaki) and Tokkarisho-features a series of towering reddish-brown cliffs about 100 meters high. Ginbyobu, called Chinuyepira (“cliff with carvings”) in the Ainu language, refers to the cliff face stretching between Harukaramoi and Ebisu Island. Each offers a different atmosphere depending on the time of day, though Kinbyobu is best viewed in the morning and Ginbyobu in the evening.
Access is convenient: Kinbyobu is about a 5-minute drive from JR Bokoi Station, while Ginbyobu is about 20 minutes by car from JR Muroran Station. Both have viewing spots, and sightseeing boat tours are also popular for enjoying the dramatic scenery from the sea.
Highlights
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A famous scenic spot recognized as one of the Eight Scenic Views of Muroran.
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Kinbyobu glows golden in the morning sun, while Ginbyobu turns silver in the evening light.
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A sightseeing boat ride offers a spectacular view of the cliffs from the sea.
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The sheer cliffs of Kinbyobu resemble a row of golden folding screens
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Ginbyobu glows silver in the light of the setting sun
Official FAQs
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Are foreign-language brochures or signs available? (Please specify languages if available.)
Brochures available (English and Simplified Chinese, included in general brochure); signage in Japanese only.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is parking available?
There is no parking available at either Kinbyobu or Ginbyobu.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 金屏風・銀屏風
- Postal Code
- 051-0003(Kinbyobu), 051-0034(Ginbyobu)
- Address
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4 Bokoiminamimachi, Muroran City, Hokkaido (Kinbyobu)
2 Masuichicho, Muroran City, Hokkaido (Ginbyobu) - Telephone
- 0143-23-0102(Muroran Tourist Association)
- Closed
- Free to walk
- Business Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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Kinbyobu：About 5 minutes by car from JR Bokoi Station.
Ginbyobu：About 20 minutes by car from JR Muroran Station. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)