Kujihama Beach

Northern Ibaraki

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Sports/Outdoor

Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand at this beach known for its white lighthouse and shallow waters.
Hitachi Fish Market is located close to the beach, which is the perfect place to grab fresh sushi or a sashimi lunch.

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Address: 1 Kujicho, Hitachi City
Access: By car: 10-minute drive from Hitachi Minami-Ota IC on the Joban Expressway
By public transport: 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Omika Station on the JR Joban Line
Business Hours: Hours
Official Swimming Season: Mid-July to mid-August
Website: http://www.kankou-hitachi.jp/page/page000017.html
Contact: Hitachi City Tourism Association
TEL: 0294-24-7978
Prices: 350 parking spots (normal cars 1000 yen/day, large vehicles 2000 yen/day, motorbikes 200 yen/day)

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Northern Ibaraki

Okabe Brewery

Located in northern Ibaraki, this brewery was founded in 1875. In addition to their signature product called Matsuzakari Sake, Okabe Brewery produces a range of other alcoholic beverages. This includes Nishiyama no Sato plum wine (umeshu), named after the local area and uses locally grown plums, brown sugar, and sake.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Northern Ibaraki

Kikunoka Brewery

Kikunoka Brewery uses a range of traditional brewing techniques to make authentic-tasting, crowd-pleasing sake. From the first mouthful to the last sip, the brewery's sake is perfect for special occasions to an evening drink.
The brewery is also open to visitors.

Traditional Crafts/Sake Breweries

Northern Ibaraki

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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From Strawberries to Melons! Ibaraki’s Delicious Fruit and 5 Fruit-Picking Spots

"Ibaraki ranks among the top agricultural prefectures in Japan. Among the many delicious products, the stand-out produce is fruit grown year-round Ibaraki is the country's leading production area for melons and chestnuts. It also boasts the second-largest production in Japan for pears.

We will introduce the eight most popular types of fruit grown in Ibaraki and five tourist farms where visitors can enjoy fruit picking!"

Apple Picking

September to November is Autumn harvest time in Ibaraki, the perfect time to enjoy picking your own sweet and juicy apples straight from the tree at one of Ibaraki's many apple orchards. Temperatures between 6° and 14° are best suited to growing apples, and Ibaraki fits this criteria perfectly thanks to the wide varitation in daily temperatures. Within the prefecture, the north-western town of Daigo is known for producing delicious 'Okukuji Apples'. As well as having the perfect climate for growing apples, orchards in Daigo make sure to let their apples ripen on the tree before harvesting to get the best flavour. Head to Daigo to pick your own Okukuji Apples and find out just what all the fuss is about!

Ibaraki’s Top 8 Fall Foliage Spots: Enjoy Splendid Views Near Tokyo

Ibaraki Prefecture, accessible by day trip from Tokyo, is a famous destination for autumn foliage.

This article introduces eight splendid autumn foliage spots in Ibaraki―from popular attractions like Hitachi Seaside Park and Fukuroda Falls to Ryujin Suspension Bridge, where adventure seekers can experience a 100-meter-high bungee jump.

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