[2025 Nemuro Attraction] Travel Guide for Hanasaki Lighthouse and Stone Wheel (Updated Jun)

Nemuro, Hokkaido, is located at the easternmost point of Japan. At Hanasaki Port, located at the base of the Nemuro Peninsula, there is a huge stone called "Nemuro Kurumaishi" that is engraved with the history of the earth. This stone was created when magma erupted from the earth was rapidly cooled, and is called "Kurumaishi" because it has a radial joint that looks like a wheel, which is unique in the world. It has been designated as a national natural monument due to its rarity and strangeness. The Hanasaki Lighthouse stands on the Kurumaishi lying on the cliff, and it is very photogenic. The parking lot is large, there is a promenade, and the sunset is beautiful, making it convenient for walking. 📍Location: Hanasaki Port, Nemuro City, Hokkaido 🗓️Open all year round 💰Free admission 🚗Access: About 12 minutes by car from Nemuro City, and about 35 minutes by bus from City Hall to Hanasaki Port #EnjoyJapan #Hokkaido #AmazingView

The "Kurumaishi" at Cape Hanasaki in Nemuro, Hokkaido, is a huge, 6m-diameter, strangely shaped rock with radial joints, and is a rare piece of natural art in the world✨ This Kurumaishi, which was created in the Cretaceous period about 60 million years ago, is designated as a national natural monument. While walking along the trail, you may also discover other small Kurumaishi of 1-3m in size! This is a spot where you can feel the grand drama of nature, so please come and visit🌊. 📍Access: Under the Hanasaki Lighthouse (about 30 minutes walk from the parking lot) #Hokkaido #NemuroCity #Kurumaishi #CapeHanasaki #NaturalMonument #BreathtakingView

I dropped by for sightseeing. It was so overwhelming that I thought, "Wow, nature!" The roads were well-maintained and easy to walk on. I was also overwhelmed by the ocean that spread out before me. Free parking Toilets available Park your car and walk a short distance to Kurumaishi. On the way to Kurumaishi, there is a small hut where you can do bird watching. There is a notebook of memories there. I felt so relaxed that all the troubles of everyday life seemed to fly away. It's a little far from the city, but it's a place worth making the effort to visit!