Haneda Airport 2 hr 6
Lake Hinuma (21 min)
Brackish lake rich in birdlife, popular for fishing & lined with waterfront parks & camp sites. Hitachi Seaside Park (25 min) Oarai Coast (4 min)
East-facing coastline with a waterfront shrine, offering sunrise views & steps down to the beach. Sakatsura Isozaki Shrine (18 min)
A tree-shaded path leads to this health-focused, sacred Shinto site with a lucky turtle statue. Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium (4 min)
Wide range of marine life, plus an underwater tunnel, hands-on exhibits & dolphin & whale shows. 가미이소노 토리이 (2 min)
Torii gate on coastal rocks, linked to the nearby Oarai Isosaki Shrine & popular for sunset photos. Oarai Isosaki Shrine (1 min)
Revered 9th-century shrine set on the coastline with various prayer services, festivals & events. Oarai Sun beach (6 min)
Wide stretch of sand well known for surfing & sunning, with nearby eats, restrooms & ample parking. Oarai Marine Tower (5 min) Art Tower Mito (29 min) Kodokan (28 min) Senba Lake (29 min)
Small urban lake home to diverse water birds featuring a leafy park & swan boat rentals. Ajigaura Beach (16 min)
Long stretch of coarse sand backed by hotels & eateries, popular for swimming & fishing. Kairakuen (31 min)
First landscaped in 1842, a 32-acre park known for its plum varieties, bamboo forest & monuments. Mentai Park Oarai (5 min) | 
