Otake Beach

Eastern Ibaraki

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Nicknamed the "Gold Coast of Ibaraki," this white sandy beach is located in Hokota City, Japan's top producer of melons. During the official swimming season, lifeguards are on duty to ensure everyone can enjoy the beach safely.

Information

Address: Otake, Hokota City
Access: By public transport: 10-minute taxi ride from Shin-Hokota Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line
By car: 40-minute drive on National Route 51 from Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Hours
Official Beach Season: Mid-July to mid-August
8:00-16:00
Website: https://www.city.hokota.lg.jp/page/page003901.html
Contact: Hokota City Office, Commerce, Industry & Tourism Division
TEL: 0291-33-2111
Parking: Around 1000 parking spots
Cars: 1000 yen/day
Large cars: 2000 yen/day
Buses: 3000 yen/day
Prices: Free admission

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Hirai Beach

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-Nada Seaside Park

This large park is located on the Pacific coast in the coastal city of Hokota.
The park has two areas: the Seashore and Plateau Area. Wander through the pine groves and take in views of the Pacific Ocean in the Seashore Area. Then head to Plateau Area for a light meal and some souvenir shopping at the park restaurant.
With a wooden walkway spanning 1km throughout the park, it is perfect for getting active and working up an appetite for some local seafood or ramen.

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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.
Special back-stage tours are held on weekends and national holidays. Therefore, super-fans can delve deeper into the club’s history at the Kashima Antlers Museum.
The stadium was also a host venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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