Haneda Airport 2 hr 4
Oarai Isosaki Shrine (14 min) Revered 9th-century shrine set on the coastline with various prayer services, festivals & events. Oarai Coast (12 min) East-facing coastline with a waterfront shrine, offering sunrise views & steps down to the beach. Lake Hinuma (20 min) Brackish lake rich in birdlife, popular for fishing & lined with waterfront parks & camp sites. Kairakuen (29 min) First landscaped in 1842, a 32-acre park known for its plum varieties, bamboo forest & monuments. Senba Lake (27 min) Small urban lake home to diverse water birds featuring a leafy park & swan boat rentals. Hitachi Seaside Park (24 min) Oarai Sun beach (6 min) Wide stretch of sand well known for surfing & sunning, with nearby eats, restrooms & ample parking. Art Tower Mito (29 min) Kodokan (27 min) Mentai Park Oarai (6 min) Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium (7 min) Wide range of marine life, plus an underwater tunnel, hands-on exhibits & dolphin & whale shows. Oarai Marine Tower (11 min) Ajigaura Beach (19 min) Long stretch of coarse sand backed by hotels & eateries, popular for swimming & fishing. 가미이소노 토리이 (16 min) Torii gate on coastal rocks, linked to the nearby Oarai Isosaki Shrine & popular for sunset photos. Sakatsura Isozaki Shrine (21 min) A tree-shaded path leads to this health-focused, sacred Shinto site with a lucky turtle statue. |