Oarai Marine Tower

Central Ibaraki

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This 60-meter-tall tower is the symbol of Oarai Town. On clear days in winter, the building offers stunning views of Mount Fuji and the Nikko mountains in Tochigi Prefecture.
On the ground floor, visitors can purchase souvenirs in the gift shop or visit an anime-themed cafe at the "Girls und Panzer" restaurant.

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Address: 10 Minatochuo, Oarai Town
Access: By public transport: 15-minute walk from Oarai Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line
Business Hours: Business Hours
March to August: 9:00-21:00
September to February: 9:00-18:00
Closed
December 28-30
Website: http://www.oarai-mt.jp/
Contact: TEL: 029-266-3366

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Central Ibaraki

Meiri Shurui Brewing

The yeast used in the brewery process at Meiri Shurui gives their sake a light, fruity aroma without added acidity. The Besshunkan Visitor Brewery explains how sake is made, including complimentary tastings. There's also a shop selling refined sake and plum wine.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Central Ibaraki

Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine

Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine, established in 856, is known for bringing fortune in recovery from illness, health, and longevity. Also, many lottery winners have visited the shrine, making it equally famous in recent years for increasing wealth. Oarai Isosaki Shrine, located in the neighboring town of Oarai and famous for its torii gate on the coastal rocks, is its sister shrine. Oarai Isosaki Shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi, the deity who created the nation of Japan. On the other hand, Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine is dedicated to a deity named Sukunabikona, who is said to have collaborated with Okuninushi.

The shrine's charms lie in its beautiful, dense thicket of Japanese bay trees that are over 300 years old and camellias growing on both sides of the shrine road. This tree tunnel, a designated natural monument of Ibaraki Prefecture, ia a phoogeic spot, feeling like a space luring you into a magic world. There is a torii gate beside the shrine road where you can view the se…

Temples/Shrines

Central Ibaraki

Tokugawa Museum

The Tokugawa Museum was established in 1977 by the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation to house objects and writings passed down from the Mito Tokugawa Family. The exhibits were donated by Kuniyuki Tokugawa, the 13th Lord of the Mito Domain.
Approximately 30,000 items in the collection are associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu (Japan’s first shogun), his son Yorifusa Tokugawa, and their families.
The museum also carries the manuscript of "The Great History of Japan" (Dai Nihon-shi) and around 30,000 historical documents used to write the book.
The Tokugawa Museum is the only facility in Japan to house such an extensive collection of materials and objects relating to the lives of Japan’s daimyo (feudal lords. It's well worth a visit if you’d like to discover more about this period in Japan’s history.
Photo courtesy of the Tokugawa Museum

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Simply Spectacular! 5 Must-See Firework Displays in Ibaraki

Firework displays are popular events and a major summer attraction in Japan. Ibaraki Prefecture hosts several festivals where you can enjoy splendid fireworks. The venues are also easily accessible from Tokyo. This includes the Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition, considered one of Japan's three major firework displays. Below, we will introduce five Ibaraki firework displays that shouldn't be missed.

Hitachi Seaside Park in Spring: Enjoy the Stunning Sight of Nemophila!

Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki is an excellent place to enjoy seasonal flowers such as nemophila in spring and kochia in autumn. Visitors can enjoy nemophila-inspired food and outdoor fun at the family-friendly playground. This article features the park's appeals, including the nemophila flowers.

Architecture Tour in Sakai, Ibaraki: 6 Works by Renowned Architect Kengo Kuma

Sakai, a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, is home to six buildings designed by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. In this charming town, you can tour these amazing locations while enjoying local food and art.

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