Ose Beach

Hitachi City

Northern Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

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.
The beach also hosts a summer festival every year.

Information

Address: Osecho, Hitachi City
Access: By car: 15-minute ride from Hitachi-Chuo IC on the Joban Expressway.
By train: 10-minute walk from Hitachi Station on the JR Joban Line
Business Hours: Hours
Official Swimming Season: Mid-July to mid-August
Website: http://www.kankou-hitachi.jp/page/page000020.html
Contact: Hitachi City Tourism Association
TEL: 0294-24-7978
Parking: 70 parking spots (normal cars 1000 yen/day, large vehicles 2000 yen/day, motorbikes 200 yen/day)

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Mizuki Beach

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Hitachi City

Northern Ibaraki

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Hitachi City

Northern Ibaraki

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