Ishihama Beach

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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Hananuki Gorge

This scenic gorge area stretches from the Hananuki Dam to the Kotakizawa Camp Site. The gorge's most famous attraction is the stunning Shiomi Falls Suspension Bridge. There are also plenty of hiking trails for exploring the area.
The best time to visit is autumn when foliage covers the area in a blanket of fiery reds and yellows. Summer is another excellent time to bask in the natural surroundings. Bring your swimwear and plunge into natural pools and streams, then relax with a barbecue or picnic at the camp area.

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Hitachi Fish Market and Farm Shop

Hitachi Fish Market sells fresh seafood caught at the neighboring Kuji Fishing Port. Spring is synonymous with yellowtail, tuna in autumn, and anglerfish and crab during the winter months.
In addition to selling fish, the market offers seafood cooking lessons.
On the market's second floor is where Hamazen Seafood Restaurant is located. Visitors will find a range of seasonal dishes featuring local fish from the market.

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Ose Beach

Ose Beach is the closest seashore to JR Hitachi Station. At high tide, seawater fills up hollows in the rocks forming natural pools that are perfect for children to play in.
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