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Kakigoya

Kakigoya, managed by Iiokaya Suisan, is the ideal spot to savor the area's fresh seafood bounty. Visitors first select their preferred seafood and then grill it on-site to savor the delicious flavor. In addition, the shop offers a diverse menu, including kaisendon (a bowl of rice topped with sashimi) and teishoku (set meals).

In particular, the oysters, a specialty of Oarai, are characterized by their plump texture and rich flavor. An especially popular item is the oysters steamed in a tin container. There is also an all-you-can-eat option for steamed oysters.

The shop boasts a spacious eating area, so families and groups of friends can spend some enjoyable time together here.

Shirakawa Soba Restaurant

Shirakawa uses locally produced buckwheat flour 'Hitachi Aki Soba' as well as fresh local vegetables in all their dishes. 
If you're not sure what to try, go for the 'nabe-yaki udon' (udon noodles fried in an iron pot, available from Autumn to Spring), the Okukuji-shamo chicken and egg bowl or the Okukuji-shamo chicken soba noodles.

Ume Cafe WAON

Ume Cafe WAON is managed by Yoshidaya, a well-established Japanese pickle shop founded in 1830. It is the first plum (ume) specialty cafe in Japan and is a popular spot to enjoy food, sweets, and drinks made with plums and other ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture. The cafe's menu highlights the refreshing flavor of plums, with all items prepared with care and attention. The different seasonal variations are particularly appealing.

The shop has a calm, laid-back atmosphere where visitors can spend some relaxing time. There is also terrace seating, so on nice days visitors can enjoy their meal outside in the fresh air. The adjoining retail shop proudly offers Yoshidaya's famous pickled plums (umeboshi) and other pickled products (tsukemono). It’s the perfect spot to refresh yourself during a sightseeing break.