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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.

Oarai Sun Beach

Oarai Sun Beach is one of Ibaraki’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors daily during the summer months. The beach's popularity is owed to its pristine sands and shallow waters.
Oarai Sun Beach is also accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Wheelchairs for use in the sea are available to borrow, and accessible changing rooms are on-site.
The beach is just a 10-minute walk from restaurants and souvenir shops.

Daikumachi

Located in Mito City, historically associated with the Mito Tokugawa family (one of the three main Tokugawa clans), Daikumachi is one of the vibrant downtown districts in the northern Kanto area. The name "Daikumachi" comes from the fact that many carpenters ("daiku" in Japanese) lived in the town ("machi" in Japanese) during the period when the area was a castle town of Mito Castle.

Here, more than 300 establishments, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese eateries, snack bars, and bars, are clustered together, creating a lively atmosphere at night. It is home to many restaurants serving Mito's local cuisine, such as eel and anko-nabe (monkfish hot pot), as well as long-established historic ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants). Visitors can also experience the culture of "ozashiki" (a form of traditional banquet arrangement) with performances by geisha-like entertainers from the Mito Performing Artists Association, dressed in traditional Japanese attire.