Ajigaura Beach

Central Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

One of Ibaraki's most popular beaches, Ajigaura Beach stretches 1.5 kilometers along its sandy shoreline. Easily accessible by train or car, it is just around the corner from Hitachi Seaside Park and a popular shopping mall.

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Address: Ajigaura, Hitachinaka City
Access: By public transport: 5-minute walk from Ajigaura Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway
By car: 5-minute drive from Kaihin Koen IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Official Swimming Season: 8:00-16:00
Website: http://www.hitachinaka-sa.com/kanko01.html
Contact: TEL: 029-273-0116
Parking: 200 parking spots (cars 1000 yen/day, bicycles 500 yen/day, mini-buses 2000 yen/day)
Free parking during the off-season

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Central Ibaraki

Hitachinaka Festival & Fireworks

The fireworks display is the highlight of this two-day summer festival. The event features over 3,000 fireworks set to dynamic music that adds to the dazzling display.

In addition to fireworks, the festival features various events, including a dance procession and a traditional mikoshi (portable shrine) parade.

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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

Izumo Taisha Hitachi Shrine

Established in 1992, this shrine is a branch of the famous Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. The main building is made from hinoki wood (Japanese cypress) and features a gigantic shimenawa (sacred twisted rope) in front.
The shrine enshrines Okuninushi-no-Okami, also known as Daikoku-sama. Visitors pray to the deity for good luck in marriage, business, and health.
The shrine grounds are also home to a glass-blowing studio and restaurant.

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Discount Services at Ibaraki Airport: A Great Start to Your Japan Travels

Ibaraki is home to famous sightseeing spots such as Kairakuen Garden, one of Japan's three major gardens, Hitachi Seaside Park, and Oarai Isosaki Shrine, which is renowned for its torii gates situated on rocky outcrops along the coast. Ibaraki Airport serves as one of the gateways to the prefecture. It may be a small local airport, but it services both international and domestic flights. It acts as a hub with great access not only to the prefecture and Tokyo but also to the northern Kanto and southern Tohoku regions. When traveling in Japan, it is a convenient location to start your journey or use as a transit stop. The airport offers many discount services, including rental cars, buses, and more. In this article, we'll introduce what routes are in service at Ibaraki Airport, destinations you can reach by car or bus, discount campaigns, and what stores and restaurants are at the airport.

Great Access From Tokyo! 7 Amazing Shrines and Temples in Ibaraki

Japan has countless shrines and temples. Even lesser-known spots often have rich histories, intriguing traditions, and unique features. This article introduces seven magnificent shrines and temples in Ibaraki, located not far from Tokyo.

Exquisite Food and Nature in Ibaraki! Top 10 Barbecue and Camping Spots

Ibaraki Prefecture is a treasure trove of beautiful nature and tasty ingredients, including wagyu beef and vegetables. It's also the perfect place to enjoy camping and a barbecue on a day trip from Tokyo. This article will introduce ten camping spots with BBQ facilities in Ibaraki.

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