Ibaraki, Hitachi Park & Oarai Isosaki Shrine

Tour Highlights

• Feast your eyes on a vast landscape of colorful seasonal flowers all year round
• Discover the mesmerizing and vast Hitachi Seaside Park facing the Pacific Ocean
• Treat your taste buds to fresh, tasty seafood at a local fish market in Ibaraki
• Visit the torii gates of Oarai Isosaki Shrine standing on rocks on the coastline
• Watch the pastel skies amid the sound of waves crashing on the shrine's base

Tour Details

Take a guided day trip from Tokyo to shop and dine at Nakaminato Fish Market, one of the largest tourist markets in Ibaraki, visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine’s Kamiiso-no-Torii gate facing the Pacific Ocean, and explore the rolling hills, grassy plains, and vibrant flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park.

After meeting your guide and driver at the designated location in the morning, begin your journey. Head to your first stop, the Oarai Isosaki Shrine, founded in 856 and dedicated to Okuninushi, a deity of great importance in Japanese history.

Visit the alluring Kamiiso-no-Torii, a sacred gate standing on the seaside rocks where the gods are said to have descended to earth. With the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, behold the breathtaking view amid the sound of waves that bring a sense of mystique to the spot.

Next, head to Nakaminato Market which draws over a million visitors from all corners of Japan every year. Savor fresh and affordable seafood caught on the very day at the waterfront market, about 5.5 km from the beach, making it a leisurely walk if you've already spent time by the shore.

Then, cross the Nakaumi Bridge connecting two coastal areas, passing numerous shrines along the way, and enjoy a self-paced lunch. Finally, arrive at Hitachi Seaside Park, located along the Pacific coastline in Ibaraki.

Admire the coastal dune area, characterized by gentle undulations, with a variety of flowers throughout the year. In spring, tulips, daffodils, and nemophila paint the landscape. Summer boasts sunflowers, lavender, and more. In autumn, kochia, cosmos, and asters steal the show.

In winter, expect ice tulips and plum blossoms with seagulls and swans around. From late April to late May, marvel at a landscape of over 4.5 million baby blue eyes, creating a blue-and-white floral carpet against the backdrop of the sea, sky, and lush gardens.

Apart from a 100-meter-high ferris wheel with panoramic views, enjoy a variety of other attractions at the amusement park. Embrace nature with ample spaces for outdoor activities, barbecues, and cycling.

Tour Include

• Pickup and drop-off at designated areas
• Transportation by air-conditioned bus
• Driver
• Guide

Tour Exclude

• Attraction tickets
• Food and drinks

Important Notes

Know before you go

• 1.The night before your trip, you will receive an email regarding important information such as the phone number of the tour guide and the license plate number of the car. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached
• 2.The itinerary schedule may be adjusted according to weather, road conditions, or other reasons
• 3.This trip requires a minimum 4 participants to run. If this number is not reached, an alternate travel date will be suggested or the provider maybe cancel the booking .
• 4.Entry to Hitachi Seaside Park is at your own expense. The ticket prices are as follows: adults (15 years and older) 450 JPY per person; seasonal tickets for adults (15 years and older) 700 JPY per person. Seasonal tickets are available during spring (approximately 20 days in April to May) and autumn (around 10 days in mid-October)

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women