Isohara Futatsushima Beach

Northern Ibaraki

Kitaibaraki City

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

Futatsushima translates to "two islands" in Japanese and is named after the two uninhabited islands that symbolize this beach. It is particularly popular with families due to its beautiful white sands, clear waters, and easy access by car or train.

Information

Address: Isohara, Isoharacho, Kitaibaraki City
Access: By car: 10-minute drive from Kitaibaraki IC on the Joban Expressway.
By public transport: 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Isohara Station on the JR Joban Line
Business Hours: Official Swimming Season: Mid-July to mid-August
Hours 9:00-16:00 (every day)
Website: http://www.kitaibarakishi-kankokyokai.gr.jp/page/page000566.html
Contact: TEL: 0293-43-1111
Parking: 50 parking spots (free of charge)

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Kitaibaraki City

Hanazono Gorge

Hanazono Gorge is a well-known spot to admire Japan's famous fall foliage. It is also a designated national park by the Ibaraki Prefectural Government. During autumn, the falling leaves are carried gently away by the Hanazono River—a must-see sight when visiting Ibaraki during this season.
Located at the base of the gorge, Hanazono Shrine is ideal for resting during a walk around the area.

Parks/Nature

Northern Ibaraki

Kitaibaraki City

Rokkakudo

Rokkakudo was designed during the Meiji Era (1868-1912) by Tenshin Okakura, a forerunner of the Japanese modern art movement. This red hexagonal building is also known as the "Kanrantei" or "place for viewing the ocean waves." Both Tenshin and Taikan Yokoyama, a famous Japanese painter, spent significant periods contemplating around this rocky coastline.
Currently, Rokkakudo is open to the public under the supervision of the Izura Institute of Art & Culture, Ibaraki University.

Castles/Historical Sites

Northern Ibaraki

Kitaibaraki City

Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art

The Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art is located in picturesque Izura. The area is renowned for its beautiful winding coastline, cliffs, and pine forests. It has been recognized as one of the top 100 beaches in Japan. Moreover, the sound of the waves at Izura was selected for a project recording Japan's 100 most captivating soundscapes.
The artist Tenshin Okakura was one of the pioneers of modern art in Japan during the Meiji Period (1868–1912). He later founded The Japan Art Institute (Nihon Bijutsuin). In 1906, the institute moved from Izura to Tokyo's Ueno district, where Tenshin Okakura worked alongside other artists, including Taikan Yokoyama.
The Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art was established on November 8, 1997. The facility commemorates his achievements and displays works by him and his contemporaries.

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