Ishihama Beach

Hitachi City

Northern Ibaraki

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With its white sands and green pine trees, Ishihama Beach is considered one of Japan’s one hundred most beautiful beaches. The landscape along the beach varies from pure white sands to steep cliffs.
Free showers, toilets and lockers are available and there are several hot springs located close to the beach.

Information

Address: Ishi, Juocho, Hitachi City
Access: By car: around 10 minutes by car from Hitachi-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway.
By train: around 5 minutes by taxi from Juo station on the JR Joban Line.
Business Hours: Official Bathing Season: Mid-July until the end of August (specific dates announced each year)
Website: http://www.kankou-hitachi.jp/page/page000022.html
Contact: TEL:0294-22-3111
Parking: 370 spaces, ¥1000 per day.

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Mizuki Beach

The Ministry of the Environment lists Mizuki Beach as one of their 100 recommended beaches. The small waves mean that even children can play safely in the sea.

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Northern Ibaraki

Daigo Town

Former Uwaoka Elementary School

The Former Uwaoka Elementary School was founded in 1879 and is located in a quaint wooden schoolhouse with a retro ambiance.

The school closed in 2001 but has been beautifully preserved, and you can tour inside the building. The old desks, chairs, and chalkboards that fill the classrooms and hallways will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time.

This particular schoolhouse is famous as a filming location for many television series, such as "Hanako and Anne" and "Ohisama." It's especially recommended to visit in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom or in the fall when the surrounding mountains are adorned with vibrant autumn leaves. The school is typically open to the public only on weekends and holidays but is open daily during these two seasons.

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Northern Ibaraki

Daigo Town

Himegataki Apple Orchards

Daigo, located in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, thrives in apple cultivation that takes advantage of the area's climate. The apples grown in this region are called Okukuji apples and are packed with juicy sweetness.

Himegataki Apple Orchards, located between the Kuji River and Tsukimachi Falls, is one of the orchards that grows Okukuji apples. The orchards carefully grow multiple apple varieties without the use of chemical fertilizers.

In the autumn, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat apple-picking experiences and savor freshly picked apples filled with sweetness right on the spot. You also have the option to take home your freshly picked apples.

*Please check their website for information on opening times

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