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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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Hirai Beach opened to the public in 2008. The main features are its sprawling sands and gentle waves. During the official swimming season, the Kashima Life Guard Team is on standby to ensure everyone can have a safe beach experience.

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Kashima Soccer Stadium

Kashima Soccer Stadium is the home stadium of the J. League Kashima Antlers. As one of the first dedicated soccer stadiums built in Japan, it was a pioneering move at the time. Large stadium screens help fans get up close to the action during matches.
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The stadium was also a host venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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