Tag: Oarai

Best Times to Visit Oarai Isosaki Shrine

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About Oarai Isosaki Shrine Oarai Isosaki Shrine (大洗 磯 前 神社) is a beautiful and historic shrine located in Oarai machi a coastal seaside town in Ibaraki ken. The shrine sits on a hill that faces east and looks out over the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can enjoy amazing views of the ocean through the upper […]

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Kajima Shokudo in Oarai

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While travelling in the area we got a recommendation from our friend. Her family lived in the area and they recommended Kajima Shokudo in Oarai. The restaurant was located directly on National Route 2 which weaved its way along the coast of Oarai. It was conveniently located across the street from Oarai’s main fishing port […]

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Oarai Fireworks Festival in Ibaraki

.Reading time 8 minutes.

It was a relatively short 25 minute drive to the Oarai Fireworks Festival in Ibaraki. We left around 15:30 and got to the area around 16:00. As expected, there was a decent amount of traffic. What made it worse, was that there was only one entrance and exit to the only public parking lot. Luckily, […]

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