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Ocean Front Hamada Kan

Ocean Front Hamada Kan is a small, traditional Japanese inn that was renovated and reopened in 2014. It faces the ocean with Ajigaura Beach right nearby. The seven available rooms are spacious with various concepts. There are rooms with large windows and balconies allowing you to enjoy the sea, or with terraces on the hillside to gaze at the sky. You'll find yourself soothed by the ocean view and the sound of the waves in a private space.

Another charming feature of the inn is the specialized cuisine made with Ibaraki ingredients. The seafood is bought at the auction every morning by the owners themselves and served as dishes corresponding to the seasons. The crab seafood soup is especially popular. After your meal, enjoy latte art made by the young proprietress with SAZA COFFEE, a local blend. The inn has great accessibility to Hitachi Seaside Park, a scenic spot famous for its nemophila flowers and kochia bushes.

Oarai Park Hotel

This hotel faces the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by pine trees, creating an air of peaceful seclusion.
Enjoy some fresh seafood in the in-house restaurant and relax while gazing out at the ocean view at this top-class hotel.
The hotel staff speaks English, so there’s no need to worry about any communication issues during your stay.

Oarai Hotel

Located on the Oarai Coast, this hotel boasts stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from the guest rooms. The meals also feature freshly-caught seafood.
There are plenty of attractions to visit year-round with Aqua World Oarai Aquarium, Oarai Sunbeach, and Oarai Seaside Station mall located nearby.

Tobita-so Inn

This simple seaside hotel is known for its hot spring baths. The meals feature homegrown rice and vegetables alongside local fish from Oarai Seafood Market. Guests can also choose an Italian meal option served in the hotel's annex, Pension Celeb.
English-speaking staff is available, so there’s no need to worry about any communication issues during your beachside getaway.
The hotel’s natural hot spring contains sodium chloride. The soothing water is said to ease muscle and joint pain, bruises, sprains, mild burns, and alleviate perpetual coldness or chills.
Please note that guests staying at annex Pension Celeb also use hot spring baths.

Tsukuba Onsen Hotel

This inn is located on the hillside of Mt. Tsukuba. You can admire the night sky and the Kanto plain from the guest room. Skyscrapers from Tokyo and Tsukuba Science City are also visible from the rooms.
The hotel also offers a day trip bath, which is relaxing for those who have climbed Mt. Tsukuba. The alkaline hot spring water will soothe bathers, relaxing their mind and body.

Mount Tsukuba Edoya Inn

Located in front of Mount Tsukuba Shrine, Edoya is a ryokan or traditional Japanese-style inn. The inn is popular with shrine visitors and hikers due to its convenient location. The open-air hot spring uses fresh spring water from the Cedar Spring, which is said to promote healthy skin. The spring water is also used to make the inn’s original sake brand.

Hotel Aokiya

Hotel Aokiya is located in the foothills of Mount Tsukuba and offers stunning views over the Kanto Plains. Mount Tsukuba itself ranks among Japan’s 100 famous mountains and is mentioned in the Manyoshu, Japan’s oldest existing poetry collection.
The outdoor hot springs are what set this hotel apart. On clear days, the baths offer views of Mount Fuji in the distance and the sparkling lights of Tsukuba City below. For an extra luxurious experience, treat yourself to a room with a private hot spring attached!
Whether you’re visiting Mount Tsukuba for a hike, shrine-hopping, or simply as a relaxing getaway, Hotel Aokiya is an excellent choice for any stay.

Itako Hotel

This hotel is located in the small city of Itako. This popular getaway spot is accessible from Tokyo by train or a 70-minute drive.
the biggest attraction is the iris festival held annually in June. During the festivities, a sea of irises turns the town purple. Visitors can also observe a traditional ceremony where a new bride travels to join her husband’s family by boat.
The hotel offers a range of conference and venue rooms and a dance floor, making it an excellent choice for company events or social occasions.
English-speaking staff is on hand to make sure your visit goes as smoothly as possible.

Futatsushima Hotel

The name "Futatsushima" translates to two islands, referring to the two small islands symbolic of this coastline.
Futatsushima Hotel is great for relaxing in a hot spring bath and treating yourself to freshly caught local seafood. The two islands are illuminated from sunset until 23:00, making it perfect for an evening stroll before your bath.

Iimura’s Guest House Farm

This 80-year-old traditional Japanese house is nestled in a serene environment and is limited to one couple. Guests can enjoy privacy and ample space for themselves.
You are guaranteed to have a great experience whenever you visit the guesthouse. Whether admiring flowers in spring, a star-filled summer sky, smelling rice with the gentle autumn breeze, or drinking Japanese tea on the porch in the winter, you will be able to experience the Japanese lifestyle.
The owner's homemade tofu and steamed vegetables with seasonal ingredients are served with freshly-picked vegetables. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the seasonal scenery and cuisine of the countryside. Join us at Iimura’s Guest House farm for a relaxing time.

Studio & Guesthouse Mutakko

This artist's residence looks right out of the Ghibli film "My Neighbor Totoro." But the best part is that you can stay here!
The guest rooms are located above a pottery studio on the property's second floor. The living room opens to a veranda with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Bedrooms are in the cozy attic, which is perfect for children to feel like they're staying in a secret room! There is also a Japanese-style tatami mat bedroom.

Satoyama Retreat Hibiki

This traditional farmhouse offers guests an escape from daily life and a slow-living experience in the Japanese countryside. Additionally, hot spring baths are only a five-minute drive away. You can relax in the natural spring water for just 400 yen. There's also a bathroom on-site too!
Meals are cooked alongside the farmhouse owner using vegetables, herbs, and free-range eggs from local farms. Some of the ingredients are unique to the area, making this an extra-special experience. In addition to cooking, guests can experience planting rice seedlings, foraging mountain herbs, making yuzu jam, dried persimmons, and mochi rice cakes!
If crafts appeal to you, straw-weaving workshops are also available. You won't be lonely during your stay either! The farm is home to some adorable goats!