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.

Information

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

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.

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

Castles/Historical Sites

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Eastern Ibaraki

Michi no Eki (Roadside Station) Itako

Located off National Highway 51, this roadside station is a tourist destination in itself. In addition to the farm shop and restaurant, there is a golf course and hot spring foot bath on site!
The farm shop sells a wide range of fresh local produce alongside souvenirs. The restaurant, Ofukuro-tei stays with the farm-to-table theme by using locally grown produce in all of their dishes.

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