Hasaki Beach

Kamisu City

Eastern Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

Hasaki Beach is a popular swimming destination that has been recognized by the Ministry of the Environment and selected as one of the Top 100 Recommended Swimming Beaches. The beach's popularity lies in its shallow waters, pristine white sandy beach, and high water transparency. The surrounding area also boasts numerous points for surfing and bodyboarding, attracting young people and families throughout the year.

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Address: Toyogahama, Hasakiaza, Kamisu City
Access: By Car: Approximately 60 minutes from the Shihoroi IC of the Higashi Kanto Expressway.
By public transport: About 15 minutes by bus from Choshi Station on the JR Sobu Main Line.
Business Hours: Hours
Official Swimming Season: Mid-July to mid-August
Website: https://www.city.kamisu.ibaraki.jp/kanko_sports/ss_facility/1002393/1002418/1002419.html
Contact: TEL: 0299-90-1217
Parking: 600 parking spots (Free)

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Kashima City

Eastern Ibaraki

Oritsu Beach

With convenient parking by the beach and lifeguards on hand, Oritsu Beach is popular among families. The sea in Kashima is ideal for surfing, so Oritsu Beach area is also a hit among surfers. Surfers are prohibited from surfing within the breakwater during the swimming season to ensure the safety of swimmers. Bodyboarding is allowed.

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Sports/Outdoor

Kashima City

Eastern Ibaraki

Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine

Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine is said to have been established in 660 BCE. It is the oldest and largest Shinto Shrine in the Kanto region. The shrine is dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of martial arts.
The shrine is located in a spacious park. After visiting the shrine, stop off at the deer enclosure and see the crystal blue Mitarashi Pond. Stalls selling traditional Japanese snacks like dango dumplings and salt-baked sweetfish are available during peak seasons.
More than 80 annual events and festivals are held at the shrine, including the Ofune Matsuri or "Ship Festival," occurring once every 12 years and attracting visitors from across Japan and overseas.

Temples/Shrines

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Hokota City

Eastern Ibaraki

Fukasaku Farm

Fukasaku Farm in Ibaraki is a popular destination for visitors looking to enjoy fresh fruit.

The farm is well-known for its seasonal fruit-picking experiences, such as sweet melons and strawberries, grown using the farm's unique agricultural methods. In the fall, visitors can also enjoy sweet potato digging, a local specialty of Ibaraki, and indulge in the region's delicious flavors.

In addition to a direct sales shop, there is a Baumkuchen specialty store that uses the farm's vegetables and fruits, a patisserie café, and a gelato shop on the premises. These facilities are extremely popular, often resulting in queues.

Fukasaku's farming methods, crops, and food products have been highly praised in various domestic and international competitions, winning numerous awards.

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