Hiraiso Beach

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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Tokiwa Shrine

Located next to Kairakuen Garden, Tokiwa Shrine is the largest shrine in Mito City. It is dedicated to Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Tokugawa Nariaki, the second and ninth feudal lords of the Mito Domain during the Edo Period (1603–1868).
Additionally, the Giretsukan building contains paintings, calligraphy, and artworks left by the two lords.

Temples/Shrines

Central Ibaraki

Hitachi Fudoki no Oka Cherry Blossom

This historical area is famous for its stunning cherry blossoms and giant lion monument modeled after the mask used in "shishi-mai" (lion dance). Varieties of cherry blossoms include Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura (double-cherry trees). Perhaps the most memorable is the Shidarezakura, or weeping cherry trees, which form magical tunnels formed by their low-hanging blossoms.

Parks/Nature

Castles/Historical Sites

Central Ibaraki

Confectionery & Sweets Museum

This compact museum is a great place to learn about the history of confectionery and snacks worldwide.

Museums/Zoos/Aquariums

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Learn From Ibaraki Artisans! 5 Hands-on Activities and Craft Workshops

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Ibaraki Flower Park: Relish More Than 900 Gorgeous Rose Varieties!

Less than a one-hour drive from the central Tokyo area will take you to Ibaraki Flower Park, where over 900 kinds of roses and various other seasonal flowers welcome visitors all year round. The park also hosts a series of activities, including (but not limited to) flower picking/arrangement classes and botanical fragrance making, meaning that the park is an absolute feast for visitors and their senses.

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