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Hobikisen – traditional fishing boats (Lake Kasumigaura area)

Eastern Ibaraki

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‘Hobikisen’ are traditional wooden fishing boats used on Ibaraki’s Lake Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan. With billowing white sails, these boats evoke a Japan of days gone by.
During the warmer months, visitors to the area can take a cruise on the lake to observe these traditional fishing boats at work.
Three municipalities in the Lake Kasumigaura area offer these sightseeing boat trips – Kasumigaura City, Tsuchiura City and Namegata City.

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Access: Tsuchiura City: around 40 minutes from Tsuchiura-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway.
Website: http://www.namekan.jp/
Contact: TEL: 0299-55-1221
Prices: Tsuchiura City The White Iris Sightseeing Cruise: Adults ¥1570 Children ¥780 The Jet Wheel Tsukuba Adults ¥1680 Children ¥840 Kasumigaura City: Namegata City: please inquire for prices

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Nikkawahama Beach

Nikkawahama Beach is known for its sprawling white sands.
Nearby, the Nikkawahama Auto Camp Site is where visitors can enjoy camping after a day at the beach. Surfing and fishing are also permitted.

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