directions_train 08:10 Get on a JR train and change trains at Narita and Sawara. (1940 yen)

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• Kashima Jingu Shrine

  Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine’s vermillion romon (a two-story torii gate) is one of the three greatest Japanese romon gates, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Deities of martial arts are enshrined here, and visitors pray for a safe birth, or traffic safety and the like. The kanameishi (a “powerful” stone) and Mitarashi Pond are both well worth seeing.
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directions_train 12:41 Get on a Kashima Rinkai Tetsudo train.

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• Mentai Park Oarai

  Mentaiko is pollack roe flavored with original seasonings such as chili and other secret ingredients. At Kanefuku Mentai Park Oarai, you can sample freshly-made mentaiko and observe mentaiko being made in the factory. In the shop you can purchase products that are only available here.
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• AQUAWORLD Oarai Aquarium

  Located on a beach right on the Pacific Ocean, Aqua World is one of the biggest aquariums in Japan. In its tanks it boasts the most varieties of sharks in Japan, some 55 species in all. Altogether the aquarium showcases 68,000 marine creatures of 580 species. The most popular attraction is the dolphin show, and you can enjoy snacks and local specialties at the food court, too.
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directions_train17:48 Get on a train. (320 yen)

directions_train 18:04 Get off the train.

directions_train 09:09 Get on a train on JR Joban Line. (190 yen)

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directions_train 09:15 Get on a Hitachinaka Seaside Railway train. (350 yen)

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local_taxi Take a taxi (approx. 2000 yen)

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• Hitachi Seaside Park

  Hitachi Seaside Park is the most popular tourist spot in Ibaraki. The park is 200 hectares in size, and features seven different areas, including flower parks and places for leisure activities, such as cycling and barbeques. Particularly special attractions are the nemophila flowers (baby blue eyes) in spring, and the kochia plants (summer cypress) from summer to autumn.
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directions_bus 12:20 Get on a Ibaraki Kotsu bus. (400 yen)

directions_train 12:49 Get on a train on JR Joban Line.

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• Kasama Inari Jinja shrine and ramble through the shopping arcade.

  One of Japan’s three most popular Inari shrines, Kasama Inari Shrine features a main hall with beautiful carvings that has been designated as an Important Cultural Property. Wisteria flowers on a 400-year-old tree bloom in early May, and the shrine is also known for its chrysanthemum festival in autumn. Some visitors pray for prosperity in agriculture, commerce, and the manufacturing and fishing industries, while others pray for a safe birth or successful match-making.
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• CraftHills Kasama

  Crafthills Kasama provides various kinds of things related to Kasama pottery, such as classes to learn and experience how to make pottery, a permanent exhibition of highly-evaluated Kasama pottery works, a relaxing café lounge, and a souvenir shop. In the gallery near the souvenir shop on the first floor, there is space for temporal displays, where you can appreciate original works by local pottery artists. This is an inspiring art facility.
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