Hiraiso Beach

Hitachinaka City

Central Ibaraki

Parks/Nature

Sports/Outdoor

This beach is popular among families because protective walls enclose the ocean. A whale-shaped slide affectionately known as "Dai-chan" is located in the bay and loved by children and adults alike!

Information

Address: Hiraisocho, Hitachinaka City
Access: By public transport: 10-minute walk from Hiraiso Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway
By car: 10-minute drive from Hitachinaka IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Hours
Official Swimming Season: Mid-July to mid-August
8:00-16:00 (Daily)
Website: http://www.hitachinaka-sa.com/kanko01.html
Contact: Hitachinaka City Tourism Association
TEL: 029-273-0116
Parking: 100 parking spots (1000 yen/day)

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