2025 Oarai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

10 Ibaraki trips to improve your luck 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Take a two-day trip to Ibaraki for two in search of shrines⛩ and local food🚗 [Day 1] ⛩ Oiwa Shrine 📍Location: 752 Irishimamachi, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: A place where a pillar of light was seen from space 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Shrine office) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩ Izumi Shrine 📍Location: 2-22-1 Mizuki-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: "Izumi Ryuuki" is a must-see in the Year of the Dragon 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (Shrine office) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 🐟Seafood teahouse "Hamazen" 📍Location: 5779-24 Minato-cho, Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: You can eat the original greedy seafood bowl! 🕰️Business hours: 11:00~ (closing time varies depending on the day of the week) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩Oarai Isosaki Shrine 📍Location: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: A shrine that enshrines two deities who descended to the Kamiiso torii gate 🕰️Business hours: 8:30~16:30 (Shrine office) 🙏Visiting hours: May~August 5:30~18:00 / September~April 6:00~17:00 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩Kamiiso Torii 📍Location: 8249-1 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Recommended reason: Torii standing at the place where God is said to have descended 🕰️Opening hours: Open all day ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 🐟Seafood restaurant "Mexico" Oarai branch 📍Location: 8249 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Recommended reason: You can eat fresh seafood while watching the large aquarium where tropical fish swim! 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-22:00 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 🏨 Oarai Hotel ANNEX Gorai-an 📍Location: 6885 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Recommended reason: A hotel with a spectacular view of the Kamiiso torii gate ⛩ from the rooms ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ [Day 2] ⛩Kashima Shrine 📍Location: 23 Miyanaka, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 06 💞Reason for recommendation: A shrine that enshrines a god who contributed to the negotiations for the transfer of the country 🕰️Business hours: 8:30-16:30 (Shrine office) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ 🥢Yusui Chaya "Ikkyu" 📍Location: 2306-1 Miyanaka, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: Precincts A shop that uses spring water from the Mitarai Pond in 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩Ikisu Shrine 📍Location: 2882 Ikisu, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture 💞Reason for recommendation: One of the three Togoku shrines 🕰️Business hours: 8: 30-16:00 (Shrine office) ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Ibaraki Prefecture is home to the three major shrines in the eastern part of Japan⛩, and has many power spots such as the spectacular Kamiiso Torii🙌 The sea🌊 is close, so there is also a wide variety of food😉 I highly recommend it👍 #Family trip #100 travel styles #Oiwa Shrine #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Kamiiso Torii #Kashima Shrine #Ikisu Shrine #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship #Gourmet #Spectacular views

A local seafood processing company operates [Minato Shokudo Kani to Kaisendon Kajima] The raw sea urchin has a strong flavor❣️ It goes great with salmon roe😊 The crab miso croquette with plenty of crab meat, served with herb sauce, was crispy and creamy, and my mouth was filled with joy every time I took a bite❤️ 💰Price per person: 2500 yen 📍Location: 8253-24 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Closed on Wednesdays #Kani to Kaisendon Kajima #Ibaraki #Oarai Gourmet #0 Yen Trip

~Oarai City, Ibaraki Prefecture~Sugar BeachThe only one in Kanto! Ocean view glampingSugar Beach Oarai(Sugar Beach Oarai)2024/4/1 NEW OPEN! Introducing a super cute glamping😊 💡point💡☑︎All rooms have ocean viewsThe only ocean view glamping in Kanto! You can enjoy a resort atmosphere that you wouldn't expect in Kanto😊 ☑︎The pastel colored dome tent is cute♡A cute room that is also recommended for girls' parties! The entire dome is a photo spot📷 ☑︎No problem even in the rain or strong winds! Indoor kitchen! An indoor kitchen where you can enjoy BBQ even if it rains🍖It also protects against cold days and UV rays◎ ☑︎Dogs are welcome! There is an area where you can stay with your dog! ☑︎Private jet bath area is recommendedEnjoy bath time while looking at the sea※Swimsuit required Rental available ☑︎Free drinks are abundantAlcohol, soft drinks, and snacks are all-you-can-drink! Wine and beer are also available🆗 ~My impressions after actually going there📝~ Glamping with a great location and Okinawa-like scenery👏 There are also plenty of amenities, so I was able to spend a very comfortable time😊 The only thing you have to worry about at glamping is rainy days💦 The BBQ space is indoors◎ This is a new spot recommended for those who want to bring pets, have a girls' night out, bring children, take photogenic photos, and go out during Golden Week♡ ➖Recommended spots➖📍Spot name Sugar Beach Oarai Oarai Glamping Address: 256-164 Onuki-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 311-1311 Cost: From 16,000 Recommended points: The sunrise is amazing⚠ Caution: Swimsuits are required for the private jet bath! ➖Access➖Car🚗 About 9 minutes from the Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto ExpresswayTrain/Bus🚌 Expressway bus Tokyo Station to JR Mito Station 1 hour 50 minutes↓ JR Mito Station to Oarai Station↓ Taxi 6 minutes #Travel with me #Ibaraki sightseeing #Glamping #Japan #Kanto glamping #Japantrip #Japantravel #Ibaraki #Travel around Japan #Seaside scenery #Dogs allowed

#Sakura2024 Oarai Isosaki Shrine People who visit this shrine often pray for good health and the most freedom from illness, as well as happiness in life. Oarai Isosaki Shrine is surrounded by forests, hills, and the Pacific Ocean, so in addition to the cool atmosphere, it also has different beauty depending on the time of day. It is another place that I would like to recommend that anyone who comes to Japan should not miss. 📍6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi ⏰8:30 – 18:00 💰Free

#besttrip2023 Just like Bali🌴Sunrise Villa Oarai〰 When I checked in, I was in a space that didn't seem like Japan, and I was in an extraordinary mode. Actually, I've always wanted to swim in the cold🤫, so this was fulfilled. The feeling of happiness after getting out of the cold pool at this time of year🔥 (endorphins🧠🧘♀️) After cooling down, I enjoyed the sauna🧖♀️ I was instantly in a relaxed mode after taking in the hot steam with a self-loyly. The cool&hot temperature really gets my body and mind in order~ The outside temperature was around 10 degrees, so after a short bath in the open air, I soaked in the vibration bath with a temperature that was not noticeable, and spent a blissful time while feeling like I was going to melt in the hot water. After the sauna, we toasted with Bintang beer (This is Bali now🤣🌴) From the bedroom on the second floor of the villa, you can see the sea and the sunrise from the bed. 🌅 It was nice to get up early and have a happy morning una. It would be nice to come with family and friends. It would also be good for anniversaries and special occasions⭕️ I was very satisfied with the quick experience of something out of the ordinary! The staff were kind and friendly, and had lovely smiles😊 #Ibaraki#IbarakiTourism#Oarai#RentalBuilding#RentalBuilding#Villa#Sauna#MorningUna#SunriseVillaOarai

#TravelJapan 👺 Very cute, this place is so cute. Dive into the underwater world and enjoy the aquarium that simulates the underwater world for us to see up close. 👹 With the beauty of various aquatic animals that will amaze us. I assure you that you will have fun without worrying about drowning. It is cool and happy. 👿 In addition, you will also get to see the dolphins with their super cute performances. They have the strength to jump and the performances of the seals in the large hall that are smart and cute. 😈 Let's enjoy it. It's time to have fun at Aqua World Oarai Aquarium. You can go see beautiful pictures. With a good atmosphere, you can go with me. 📍 Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium 8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, 📍 Higashi Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki ⏰ 09:00 - 17:00 ☎️ 029 267 5151 Aqua World Ibaraki 💰 Adults 2,000 yen, children 3 years old and older 900 yen 🚗 750 parking spots (free parking) #IndyTrip #travel #onedaytrip #missnature #centralteam #waitingfordeparture #familytrip #goodatmosphere #beautifulphotospots #wintertravel #winterattractions #japanesetravel #tokyotravel #japanreview #travelabroad #tripfreeaccommodation #christmas2023

#TravelJapan 😍 I am so happy with Oarai Isosaki Shrine. The atmosphere is very good, warm and happy, the air is good by the sea. Come to visit here and be happy because here 😊 Because it is believed that in the past, when there was an epidemic in Japan, such as smallpox, smallpox, the gods came down to the human world to help cure the epidemic 😚 Including helping to lay a strong foundation for Japan, causing most Japanese people to come to pray for good health & recover from illness 😘 In addition, it is a shrine where you can see a particularly beautiful sunrise. And it is also a spot where many people come to take pictures 📍 Oarai Isosaki 6890 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, 📍 Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki ⏰ Open 24 hours ☎️ +81 29 267 2637 🚗 There is a parking lot #IndyTrip #travel #onedaytrip #missnature #centralteam #waitingforthedaytodepart #familytrip #goodatmosphere #beautifulphotospots #wintertravel #winterattractions #travelinjapan #traveltokyo #reviewjapan #TravelAbroad #tripFreeAccommodationGiveaway #Christmas2023

#TravelJapan When visiting Oarai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, you definitely won't miss temples and shrines. And here, there is one shrine that is more special than anywhere else. It is a shrine located next to the Pacific Ocean. Oarai Isosaki Shrine It is believed that if you come to pray here, your wish will come true in terms of good health. Your life will be happy and you will be safe from all disasters. And the highlight of Oarai Isosaki Shrine is none other than the torii gate standing tall on the rocks, Kamiiso no Torii. This torii gate is located on a rocky cliff that juts out into the Kashima Nada Sea, giving it a beautiful view. When the waves hit the rocks and the water splashes, it is like a natural scene created for this torii gate. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit Oarai City Come and see the beauty. 📍Oarai Isosaki 📍6890 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, 📍Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki ⏰Open 24 hours ☎️+81 29 267 2637 🚗Parking available #thailand #travel #onedaytrip #missnature #centralteam #waitingforthedaytodepart #familytrip #goodatmosphere #placestovisit #thaitravelthailand #travelthailand #travelthailand #travelalongtheway #tripnearbangkok #beautifulphotospots #cafereview #beautifulcafetellothers #cafelife #mustvisitcafe #beautifulphotocafe #pointoutdeliciousrestaurants #secretrestaurants #wintertravel #tripgiveawayfreeaccommodation

#TravelJapan No matter where you go, if there is an aquarium, you must visit it because it is very pleasant to walk through the underwater tunnel, see strange fish with beautiful colors, wait for the smiling stingray, and look for the shark. The aquarium is considered a paradise for fish lovers and aquatic animals of all ages. Don't wait to see the cuteness of these aquatic animals. Oarai Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Ibaraki Prefecture, famous for the largest collection of shark species in Japan. The highlight is the clever performance of dolphins and seals that should not be missed at all. 📍Aqua World Ibaraki 📍8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, 📍Higashi Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki ⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ☎️ 029 267 515 💰 Adults 2,000 yen, children 3 years old and older 900 yen 🚗 750 parking spots (free parking) #thailand #travel #onedaytrip #missnature #centralregionteam #waitingforthedaytodepart #familytrip #goodatmosphere #placestovisit #thaitravelthailand #travelthailand #travelontheroad #tripnearbangkok #beautifulphotospots #cafereview #beautifulcafetotell #cafelife #mustvisitcafe #beautifulphotocafe #pointoutdeliciousrestaurants #secretrestaurants #wintertravel #tripgiveawayfreeaccommodation

#Japan Summer Travel Of course I have to have a summer gift when I travel to Japan during the summer holidays The first time I went to a Japanese beach, I chose the Oarai Coast located in Oarai Prefectural Nature Park. The weather was very good, sunny but not hot, because the sea breeze was quite strong, we rented an account umbrella tent and two outdoor chairs at a small shop on the beach, about $2xx HKD, and stayed leisurely for an afternoon. Owashi coast Address: Omaki-cho, Higashi Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

During a day trip to Ibaraki, I was looking for somewhere to visit when I discovered this place 💡 and went there 🫡 ⁡ Many people visit the worship hall at the top of the stairs (photos 6-7) and the Kamiiso torii gate ⛩️ (photos 1-2) at the bottom of the stairs, so I mainly visited these two places too!!! ⁡ Apparently, the place where the god descended is called "Kamiiso," and it is a sacred place where no one should step foot 👀 The torii gate was built as a sacred place, and it is said to be a symbol of not only the shrine but also Oarai town. ⁡ It is also famous for taking photos with the sunrise, and if you take a photo around the winter solstice, you can take a beautiful photo like the one on the shrine's website 📷 ⁡ It is about a 20-minute drive from Hitachi Seaside Park, which is famous for its nemophila and kochia, so it is recommended to go there after Hitachi Seaside Park!!! ⁡ --------- 📍 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚆 Hitachi Express Tokyo to Mito Station about 1 hour 15 minutes 🚌 Ibaraki Kotsu Mito Station to Oarai Shrine about 30 minutes ⁡ 🎟️ Fee Free ※Free parking is also available. ⁡ Opening hours: April to September 5:30 to 18:00 October to March 6:00 to 17:00 --------- ⁡ #Domestic travel #Oarai Isosaki Shrine #Ibaraki #ibaraki #Power spot

This kind of sea torii gate in Japan is really beautiful and attractive. Although the transportation is not very convenient, I still want to come and witness this Shenji torii gate. From Mito Station, you can take the Ibaraki Transportation Bus No. 50 directly to "Oarai Shrine-mae" station in about half an hour. According to legend, Oaraijimae Shrine was built in 856 AD. There are three torii gates in the shrine, each with a different vision and view. The most impressive is the Shinji Torii, standing next to the rugged coastline, facing the Pacific Ocean, the small torii is sturdy in the sea! The torii is oriented towards the east, and sunlight stains the torii in a bright red on the horizon of the east of the sun at sunrise. Oarai Isomae Shrine is also worth visiting, the unique feature of the shrine is that guarding the door is not the usual stone lion statue, but the frog statue. Although I don't know why the frog is used, but one comes, let's pay homage. Address: 6890 Kohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Ibaraki #Japan Attractions #Ibaraki Attractions #Oarai Isomae Shrine #Kamigo Torii

\\Tourist Spots// Oarai Isozaki Shrine is a historic shrine located on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The impressive "Kamiiso no Torii" gate standing on the reef of Oarai Coast is a highlight. It was raining, so the sea was rough and rugged. 〈How to get there〉 15 minutes by bus from Oarai Station Information current as of July 2022. #Breathtaking views #Photogenic spots #Historical sites #Ibaraki Prefecture #Eastern Japan

Oarai Isosaki Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is a popular power spot with a divine torii gate standing on a reef✨ The first sunrise seen through the torii gate is particularly spectacular, and many people go there every year to see it. Unfortunately, it was raining when I went, but the torii gate jutting out into the sea was beautiful. The ocean rippling next to the torii gate was impressive! 🌊 Access: 6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture #Ibaraki #Shrine #Temple #OaraiIsosakiShrine #PhotogenicSpot #gw2022jp

Hoshiimo making experience At Minamihama Beach Garden! “Make Hoshiimo Yourself”. We experienced the three steps of peeling the sweet potatoes, slicing them, and arranging them on a tray. 🍠 After that, we left them to dry and they arrived in about two weeks. 🌸 The flavor and umami of the slightly sweet sweet potatoes were condensed! #recommendedfordates#hotelroyalpark

Aquarium at night🐬NIGHT AQUAWORLD To Aqua World Oarai Aquarium in Ibaraki Prefecture. . It was my first time at an aquarium at night, but it was fantastic and a lot of fun! ! The atmosphere was different from the daytime😊 . I enjoyed the show, but the most impressive thing was interacting with the dolphins. There was a large tank where you could see the dolphins up close, and although it was through glass, you could interact with the friendly dolphins🐬 #recommendedfordates#hotelroyalpark

Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture. I went to Oarai Isosaki Shrine, located on the seaside! The torii gates standing in the sea are beautiful! A sacred place where it is said that gods descended. It is said that #Sakareisosaki Shrine, which I introduced in the previous post, is a sister shrine⛩ #PhotogenicSpot

I stayed at the large hotel "Oarai Hotel" along the Oarai coast 🌟 Maybe because it was the weekend, there were many family guests and it was very lively! Before dinner, the specialty, the hanging monkfish cutting show is held in the lobby. Of course, it's free to watch! The man cuts it off while explaining each part one by one. I've eaten monkfish before, but it's the first time I've seen it so closely. It's quite a sight to see. And it's pretty gross, so it's likely to be a matter of likes and dislikes 😅 The freshly cut monkfish meat was served at the dinner buffet, so I enjoyed it ❣️ The hotel doesn't have a hot spring, but it has a large public bath where you can relax ♨️ Oarai Isosaki Shrine is also within walking distance, so it's recommended for a morning walk. If you're traveling to Oarai, please stay here! 📍 6881 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture #IbarakiTourism #trip2022

The "Kamiiso no Torii" at Oarai Isosaki Shrine, a popular power spot⛩ The torii gate standing in the sea is beaten by rough waves and is very mystical✨ It's about a 5-minute walk along the coastline from Oarai Hotel. If you're a morning person, be sure to go and see the sunrise🌅 Cross the road from the famous Kamiiso no Torii and climb the stairs to reach the main hall of Oarai Isosaki Shrine. This is also very impressive, so if you have time, please visit it♪ 📍6890 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Ibaraki Prefecture #breathtakingview #sunrise #shrine #Ibarakitourism #trip2022

Address: 8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, 311-1301 Atmosphere/Facilities: This aquarium is famous for having the most shark species in Japan. The facility itself is large and well worth seeing! There are also dolphin and sea lion shows, so it is recommended for families and couples! It is an aquarium where you can enjoy the whole day! ◎8 minutes by car from Oarai Station🐬 #Aquarium #A trip to enjoy spring#Trip with children

Ibaraki is a relatively small destination near Tokyo, but it has a lot of places worth visiting. The airfare to Ibaraki is also cheaper than that to Tokyo. The most important thing you cannot miss in Oarai Town in Ibaraki is the sea torii built on the rocks. Oarai Isosaki Shrine stands beside the rugged coastline, facing the Pacific Ocean and is washed by the waves all year round. The torii gate is called Kamiso Torii, which means the torii gate on the Shinmei Beach. The sea torii is a favorite of photographers. Wait for the stars here late at night and bid farewell to the sunset here in the evening. After viewing the Torii, you can visit the shrine and climb the tall stone steps to overlook the Pacific Ocean. You can also take your kids to play in the water at Oarai Beach. 📸Recommended nearby attractions: 🌸Kaieren Garden: Built in 1842. It is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama. A great place to enjoy plum blossoms in winter, the garden has more than 100 varieties and over 3,000 plum trees. 🌊Hitachi Seaside Park: From late April to mid-May every year, the mountains are covered with blue butterflies, blending in with the sky and the sea. Known as "a must-see view before death" 🎏Ryujin Suspension Bridge: You can enjoy Japan's highest bungee jumping 🚃Hitachi Station: The glass station on the sea, with transparent floor-to-ceiling windows to see the most beautiful sea view. ⛩Oiwa Shrine: 188 gods are enshrined here. It is said to have a history of thousands of years. Inside the shrine, there is a 9-meter-long, 50-meter-high, and over 600-year-old sacred tree, which is quite stunning. 🌸Peace Avenue: A great place to enjoy cherry blossoms in March, with 14,000 Yoshino cherry trees blooming all over the street 🍱Nearby food recommendations: 🦀Nakaminato Seafood Market: A local market, where you can enjoy the best seafood with the least money. 🐟Anglerfish: A local specialty of Ibaraki. The meat is chewy and the bones are like cartilage and can be chewed. The liver is even more delicious, like goose liver but more delicate. 🛌Accommodation recommendation: ♨️Oarai Hotel: The location is unbeatable, and Oarai Beach is just downstairs. Hot spring hotel, some rooms have private baths. Enjoy the sea view while taking a bath. #Travel Tips

#LimitedEvent Starts July 17, 2025!! "SUMMER AQUAWORLD2025" "Shiokaze and Kazaguruma Terrace" will appear on the Ocean Terrace🫧 The popular "IWASHI LIFE" will also have a limited-time special performance in the summer version🐟✨ ➸Event period Thursday, July 17, 2025 - Monday, September 15, 2025 (holiday) And the sharks at this aquarium are amazing!!!! This is "Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium" ”The shark zone tank is very impressive🦈🦈🦈Look up when you go up the escalator✨Sharks are wandering underwater🦈This is a must-see aquarium for your trip to Ibaraki🤍There are also many other events, such as schools of mackerel, harbor seals munching, and sea lions walking time!!Of course, there are also dolphin and sea lion shows🐬✨Enjoy a cool aquarium during the hot summer!! ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium ✤Address: 〒311-1301 8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture✤Access: Oarai Station or Nakaminato Station ▶︎Bus▶︎Get off at Aqua World bus stop✤Parking: Free parking available✤Admission fee: Adults 2,300 yen Elementary and junior high school students 1,100 yen Infants 400 yen✤Business hours: 9:00-17:00 *Last entry: 16:00 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Aquarium #Ibaraki tourism #Shark #Sardine show #Jellyfish #Domestic travel #Tourism #Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium #Oarai #Summer vacation #Summer vacation trip

A Stunning Glamping Resort 🏝️ Have you ever tried glamping with kids? Our family had been curious about it for a while but never experienced it—until now! We finally made our debut 👏 This place is highly recommended for families who want to try glamping with kids! Located less than a two-hour drive from Tokyo, it's close to attractions like Oarai Aquarium and Mentaiko Park, making it perfect for family sightseeing 🐟 ✅ All necessary amenities are provided. ✅ Each room comes with a dome tent, BBQ area, shower, and a toilet with a bidet. ✅ The dome tents are equipped with heating and air conditioning. In March, there was even a kotatsu (heated table) inside! ✅ You can borrow kids' chairs, so BBQ time is stress-free! ✅ BBQ is BYO-friendly 👍 You don’t need to wash the used dishes 🙆‍♀️. Ingredients for both breakfast and dinner are already prepared in the fridge, so you can eat at your own pace and time. ✅ Each private space has direct access to the beach, perfect for endless sand play ♡ Plus, there’s a shower-equipped faucet in each space, so you can clean up before heading back inside. ✅ The facilities are super cute, making it fun for both adults and kids to explore and take photos! ✅ Some rooms even come with a bath you can enjoy in swimwear 🛀 Every room has a shower, and there’s a nearby hot spring facility called Shiosai no Yu, which even accommodates diaper-wearing kids ♨️ The best part was the dining experience. It’s tough for a 2-year-old to sit still and eat quietly 😓. But here, the BBQ area is private, and there’s space to move around and play, so we could enjoy our meal without worrying about disturbing others 💕 There’s no TV in the rooms, but that turned out to be a good thing—we played outside in nature until it got dark 💨 Glamping offers a unique charm compared to hot spring inns or hotels, and I think I’m hooked 🤭 ♦︎ Suger Beach Oarai 📍 256-164 Onuki-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture 🚃 About 10 minutes by car from Oarai Station Check-in ▶︎ 3:00 PM Check-out ▶︎ 10:00 AM Parking ▶︎ Free parking available ※ Please check the official website for the latest information before visiting 🤲

📅 Travel itinerary Day 1: 12:30 Arrive at Ibaraki Airport 14:00 Arrive at Mito Station 15:00 Work 17:00 Dinner at Daikumachi Day 2: 9:00 Kairakuen 11:00 Lunch and souvenir shopping at Mito Station 13:00 Oarai Isosaki Shrine 14:00 Cool down at a cafe near the sea 16:00 Watch the Air Self-Defense Force training at Ibaraki Airport 19:30 Return to Osaka 🏨 Accommodation Hotel The West Hills 🍴 Gourmet spot Densuke (Daikumachi) 📌 Useful information

The Ultimate Travel Guide Across Four Continents 🚗 Transportation Guide Komodo Island (Indonesia) ✈️ Transfer: Bali Denpasar Airport → Labuan Bajo (1-hour propeller flight) 🛥️ Island Hopping: Private speedboat day tour (¥600/person, includes Pink Beach + Komodo dragons) Mui Ne (Vietnam) 🚌 Bus: Ho Chi Minh City → Mui Ne (4-hour Sinh Tourist bus) 🏍️ Sand & Sea: Rent a motorbike to explore Red & White Sand Dunes (¥40/day, capture the desert’s green lake at sunrise) Ibaraki (Japan) 🚄 Bullet Train: Tokyo Station → Ibaraki Station (1-hour Tsukuba Express) 🌊 Hidden Route: Rent a car to visit Hitachi Seaside Park (¥300/day, April’s blue nemophila blooms) Copenhagen (Denmark) ✈️ Direct: Copenhagen Airport → City Center (20-minute metro) 🚲 Fairytale Ride: City bike rental (¥80/day, explore Nyhavn’s colorful houses) Prague (Czech Republic) ✈️ Direct: Prague Airport → Old Town (30-minute tram) 🕰️ Time-Travel Route: Walking pass (¥120/person, includes Astronomical Clock + Charles Bridge) Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) ✈️ Direct: Rio Airport → Copacabana Beach (¥50 taxi ride) 🚠 God’s View: Sugarloaf Mountain cable car (¥100/person, sunset views of Christ the Redeemer) 🏨 Accommodation Picks Komodo: Liveaboard dive house (watch manta rays leap from the deck) Mui Ne: Kitesurfing homestay by the fishing village (ocean breeze at your window) Ibaraki: Oarai Onsen Ryokan (soak in hot springs with Pacific sunrise views) Copenhagen: Nyhavn Canal Apartment (same perspective as Andersen’s former home) Prague: Old Town Square attic room (crowd-free photos at dawn) Rio: Hilltop favela art hostel (Christ statue views from a graffiti terrace) 🍜 Food Map Komodo: Grilled seafood + coconut rice (beachside sunset dining) Mui Ne: Lobster BBQ (pick live lobsters at the night market) Ibaraki: Monkfish hotpot (freshly caught at Oarai Port) Copenhagen: Open-faced sandwiches (paired with Carlsberg beer by the canal) Prague: Chimney cake ice cream (stroll and snack in Old Town Square) Rio: Feijoada (black bean stew at a favela music restaurant) 📌 Pro Tips 1. Best Seasons Komodo: April–October (avoid monsoon) Rio: December–March (Carnival + summer beaches) Ibaraki: April/October (flower fields & autumn foliage) 2. Pitfall Avoidance Drones banned on Komodo Island (¥3000 fine) Mui Ne sandboarding: haggle (listed ¥50, pay ¥20) Prague currency exchange scams (use official booths) 3. Hidden Gems Komodo: Moonlit bat migration (10,000 bats at Kalong Island) Ibaraki: Witness traditional weddings at Kashima Shrine Rio: Christ statue’s back trail (lesser-known stunning views) From Komodo’s dragon-breath volcanoes to Ibaraki’s blue flower carpets, from Prague’s millennial chimes to Rio’s samba beats—six civilizations, six cross-latitude dialogues. 🌍

☕️ [Ibaraki, Hitachinaka, Tsukuba, Tokyo, etc.] Saza Coffee | An authentic specialty coffee cafe from Ibaraki, directly connected to the farm Established in Katsuta, Hitachinaka City in 1969, Saza Coffee is a pioneer of specialty coffee cafes from Ibaraki. It attracts many fans with its commitment to handling everything from production at the farm to extraction in-house, and its high-quality aroma and taste . ⸻ 🌱Characteristics and points of emphasis • High-quality beans are grown at Colombia's own farms and contracted farms, and roasted in-house. You can enjoy the authentic taste of high-quality beans such as Geisha beans from 3,000 yen per cup . • Emphasis on the three principles of aroma, quality, and price. It has been supported by its attitude of carefully extracting beans purchased at auction, and has established a position as the "strongest cafe" in Ibaraki Prefecture. • Some stores have produced barista competition winners. Professional skills shine in the extraction and tasting . ⸻ 🏠 Guide to store expansion and how to use them • ​​Main store (Katsuta, Hitachinaka): Equipped with a garden terrace and gallery. You can relax while feeling nature . • Katsuta Station Store: Opens at 8am. Perfect for coffee time before commuting or going to school . • Tsukuba Station Store: Conveniently connected to the station. Easy to stop by between school and work . • 17 stores mainly in the prefecture, including the Mito Art Museum Store, Station Building Store, Prefectural Office Store, and Oarai Store. Also expanding to Tokyo (Shinagawa, Shimbashi, Marunouchi, Futako Tamagawa) and Saitama (Omiya) . ⸻ 🎯 Recommended scenes and ways to enjoy them • ​​For relaxation: Have a drink in a calm atmosphere while looking at the gallery exhibitions at the main store. • For a moment in the morning: Use the breakfast at Katsuta or Tsukuba Station Store ◎. Recharge your energy before going to work. • Buy beans and gifts: Both online and at the directly managed store have a wide selection of home-roasted beans, cup-on drinks, and liquids. ⸻ 📝Travel tips • If you want to enjoy barista techniques up close, check out events and bean tasting sessions. • The Tsukuba/Katsuta area has good parking and transportation access. You can also combine a day trip with a trip to Mount Tsukuba or Hitachi Seaside Park! • Each store has a different atmosphere, so you can enjoy new scenery and coffee experiences every time you go. ⸻ Sazha Coffee is also recommended for coffee travelers who continue to seek world-class quality while staying close to the local culture of Ibaraki. A cup of coffee that focuses on aroma and flavor will add richness to your travel time😊 #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #SazhaCoffee #SpecialtyCoffee #CafeTour #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #DayTrip #Hitachinaka #Tsukuba #WantToConnectWithCoffeeLovers

⛩️ [Oarai, Ibaraki] Oarai Isosaki Shrine | Mysterious torii gates floating on the sea! A sacred place for departures and the guardian deity of the sea The "Kamiiso no Torii" standing with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop is a spectacular view and power spot that symbolizes Oarai. It is a local guardian deity with a long history, and is also known as a spot where you can pray for departures, good luck, and safe maritime traffic. ⸻ 🔱Features and highlights of the spot • Kamiiso no Torii: Built on a reef on the sea, it is a popular spot for taking photos of the first sunrise, sunset, and moonlit nights with its fantastic appearance  . • Founded in 856 (Heian period). Built on the site where the enshrined deities Okuninushi no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto descended . • The current shrine buildings (main hall, worship hall, Zuishinmon gate, etc.) were rebuilt in 1690 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni and other members of the Mito Domain, and were completed in 1730. . • It is also worshiped as Yakushi Bosatsu Myojin, and it is said that the sacred water is effective against eye diseases . ⸻ 🚉 Useful information for access and worship • Train & bus: Take the "Kaiyugo" bus from JR Oarai Station and get off after about 15 minutes / walk from the station for about 40 minutes . • Car: About 5 minutes from Mito Oarai IC. There is free parking at the shrine and paid parking available . • Visiting hours: 5:30-18:00 from April to August, 6:00-17:00 from September to March . ⸻ 🌅Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy • First sunrise visit (New Year's Day): A priest performs a ritual on the beach, attracting many worshippers . • Morning, evening, and night views: The morning sun paints the torii gate red, and the mysterious beauty of the night sea and moonlight is exceptional . • Four seasons of worship: The contrast between the refreshing scenery in spring and summer, the charming approach to the shrine in autumn, and the rough sea in winter is striking. ⸻ 👣Travel tips • Early morning and evening are the best times to take photos and worship. We especially recommend a cloudless day before sunrise. • Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes (the sea breeze can be strong and cold). • The surrounding area is full of anime holy sites (GuP) and beach gourmet spots. Hop-hopping is also a good idea . • Perfect for a date combined with a nearby aquarium or hot spring facility. ⸻ History, nature and mystery come together at Oarai Isosaki Shrine. Feel the presence of the gods dancing on the sea and enjoy a time of spiritual refinement and purification. 🌊✨ #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #OaraiIsosakiShrine #KamiisoTorii #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #PowerSpot #FirstSunriseSpot #SoloTrip #CoupleTrip #HistoricalTrip

🐬 [Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium] Enjoy the ocean and the excitement of the "New World" all day long! ✨ A large aquarium with an open location in front of the Pacific Ocean and an experiential exhibit where you can interact with living creatures is very popular. This large aquarium is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, as it offers a soothing and exciting underwater world. ⸻ 🌊 Attractions and highlights of the facility • No. 1 shark breeding in Japan! With 50 to 60 species, the exhibit is on a scale of ◎   • Japan's largest sunfish tank has a unique, soothing shape • The **Encounter Sea Zone (large tank)** has a water volume of 1,300 tons and 80 species, with about 20,000 fish! The highlight is the schools of sardines and sea turtles swimming.  • There are also a variety of displays of mysterious deep sea areas and coral reefs, such as the jellyfish tank "Jellyfish 365"  • The ocean live performance of dolphins and sea lions is full of performances such as high jumps and beach ball kicks  • You can also enjoy the fantastic underwater world at night at the **nighttime event "NIGHT AQUAWORLD"  ⸻ 🚉Access & Basic Information • About 10 minutes by bus from JR Oarai Station. 15 minutes by car from Mito-Oarai IC • Free parking for 750 cars • Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) / irregular closing days and maintenance periods  • Admission fee: 2,300 yen for adults, discounts for children and seniors / online advance tickets are also convenient  ⸻ 🌤 Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy • All-weather, year-round, so you can wander around comfortably without worrying about the weather • A hidden gem that's easy to get into on rainy days. Recommended for the fantastic exhibits, such as the jellyfish zone! • There are fewer people in the early morning or late afternoon. You can enjoy the view at your leisure. ⸻ 👣Travel Tips • There are many experience programs, such as "shark watching" (feeding) and underwater camera commentary events.  • There are also plenty of areas for children to enjoy, such as touching creatures in the touching pool and a kids' square.  • There are seafood restaurants and Oarai Isosaki Shrine in the surrounding area, so you can plan a full day of touring. ⸻ Aqua World Oarai is an experience-based aquarium with the theme of "see, touch, and participate." It is a sea paradise that will satisfy any travel style, whether it's a family trip, a date, or a relaxing walk by yourself. 🐟 #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #OaraiAquarium #AquaWorld #FamilyTrip #CoupleTrip #SoloTrip #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Experience-BasedAquarium #IWantToConnectWithAquariumLovers