Oarai Yamaguchi-ro

Oarai Town

Central Ibaraki

Japanese Food

Oarai, located about a 30-minute drive from Mito City, is known for its beautiful coastline. In summer, when the beach is open, it attracts many tourists and transforms into a lively hub of activity.
Each room at the Oarai Yamaguchi-ro Hotel is furnished with high-quality amenities. From the windows, guests can enjoy views of the sea framed by pine forests along the Oarai coastline and experience the refreshing scent of ocean waves and pine trees.

The hotel’s restaurant specializes in Shio-yaki, a meal course featuring fresh fish and shellfish caught offshore, as well as premium-grade local beef, all grilled in front of guests to their delight. Kaiseki meals with abundant seafood ingredients and seasonal monkfish dishes (available only from mid-November to March) are also popular.
The renowned Oarai Golf Club is just a 3-minute walk from the restaurant.

Dining-only options are also available. Be sure to visit and enjoy the delicious cuisine.

Information

Address: 8249-4 Isohamacho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: About 7 minutes by taxi from Oarai Station
Website: https://yamaguchirou.com/oarai/
Contact: 029-267-3566
Parking: 10 parking spots

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