Yukkura Hot Spring Baths

Northern Ibaraki

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Run by the local municipality, this no-frills hot spring is the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach or sightseeing at the nearby aquarium and fish market.
The building also houses the local sports center, including a swimming pool and gym.

Information

Address: 26-1 Minatochuo, Oarai Town
Access: By public transport: 15-minute walk Oarai Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line
By car: 15-minute drive from Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: Business Hours
Weekdays & Sundays: 10:00-21:00
Saturdays: 10:00-21:30
Closed Wednesdays (open Wednesday and closed Thursday if Wednesday is a national holiday)
Occasionally closed for inspections
Website: https://www.yukkurakan.jp/
Contact: TEL: 029-267-1126
Parking: 130 parking spots
Prices: Adults: 750 yen (10:00-17:00)
Seniors (65+) and people with disabilities: 650 yen
17:00 onwards: everyone 550 yen

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Northern Ibaraki

Nishinouchi Paper Kami no Sato

Kami no Sato has operated as a specialized handcrafted Nishinouchi paper store since 1970. During the Edo period (1603-1868), this paper was highly valued even in Edo (the former name for Tokyo) as an exclusive product of the Mito Domain, which ruled the central and northern parts of the present Ibaraki Prefecture. With a history spanning 350 years, Nishinouchi paper is designated as Ibaraki Prefectural and National Intangible Cultural Property. Its distinctive feature is being made from Nasu kozo (mulberry tree), which grows in Hitachiomiya City and Daigo Town. The significant temperature difference between day and night makes the fiber of this plant lightweight, durable, and waterproof- it is an excellent raw material for washi paper. Nishinouchi paper made from thin and short Nasu kozo fibers is resistant to water damage and folding.
At the souvenir shop of Nishinouchi Paper Kami no Sato, various handmade washi papers, interior decorations, miscellaneous goods, and accesso…

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Northern Ibaraki

Ose Beach

Ose Beach is the closest seashore to JR Hitachi Station. At high tide, seawater fills up hollows in the rocks forming natural pools that are perfect for children to play in.
The beach also hosts a summer festival every year.

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Sports/Outdoor

Northern Ibaraki

Oiwa Shrine

While the exact age of Oiwa Shrine is unknown, the presence of religious remains from the Jomon Era (around 3500-4500 years ago) appears to have occurred here from ancient times. The shrine is also mentioned in "Hitachi no Fudoki," one of Japan's oldest literary texts. It refers to the shrine by its former name of "Yamakabire no Takamine" and describes it as a sacred site built to honor the deities in the mountainous area.

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Discover Six Shopping Spots in Mito Where You Can Enjoy Shopping Even at Night

When visiting Japan, many people often purchase famous Japanese beauty products, miscellaneous goods, brand-name items, and local souvenirs.
After touring Ibaraki Prefecture, visitors heading towards destinations like Tokyo from Mito City, the prefectural capital, or those staying in Mito, here are six recommended shopping spots, including shopping malls, to explore.
Each spot is conveniently accessible, and shopping can be enjoyed in the evening and even at night. Furthermore, as each store carries different products, feel free to shop according to your preferences.

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