Leisure / Outdoors Spots in Kashima / Itako Area

  • Kashimanada Seaside Park
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Otake 390
    Facing to Kashima Bay, in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, this seaside park is split in to two sections, the seaside area with its beautiful scenery of a pine forest running along the beach front and the plateau area with a selection of shops. Inside the park you’ll find a large field and children’s playground equipment as well as seaside picnic areas and a boardwalk perfect for strolling making this a popular place for families and couples.

    初めて行ってみました。広くてびっくりです。奇麗に整備された公園があり、子供連れの方は楽しめると思います。ここでお野菜を買いましたが、にんじんは安く、多くのお野菜を安く買えます。いいところだと思います。 また、寄りたいです。

  • Namegata Farmers Village
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    3.5
    33 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Uzaki 1561
    Namegata Farmers Village in Uzaki, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture is an interactive agricultural theme park. At Yakiimo Factory Museum made by utilizing a former school building, you can learn about sweet potatoes and baked potatoes. It also holds a hands-on class for making sweet potato. You can also have your own farm, and both families and couples can enjoy the whole day at a restaurant that uses local vegetables and a facility which you can catch crayfish.

    ファーマーズビレッジという名の通り、らぽっぽが運営するとても大きな農場で、農業体験やグランピングができます。メインの小学校を改装した建物には、ショップやミュージアムがあります。ショップには、らぽっぽのお菓子が揃っていてお土産になります。ファーマーズマルシェにはいろいろな野菜が並んでいました。スイートポテトが3個パックで300円だったので買ってみたところ、とても美味しくコスパ最高でした。校舎と校庭の...

  • Kasumigaura Fureai Land
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    4.0
    20 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Namegatashi Tamatsukuri Kou 1234
    "A science theme park dedicated to water located near the Kasumigaura Fureai Land bus stop on the Kantetsu Green Bus leaving from Tsuchiura Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. There's a water drop-themed museum and a science hall where visitors can learn hands-on about themes such as ""life and water"" and ""water usage."" The Rainbow Tower on the grounds commands a view of Lake Kasumigaura and Mt. Tsukuba and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. Finally, there's a water park with an area where young children can play in an area enclosed by several large boulders."

    初訪問ですが、展望台に登らなければ無料で楽しめます。広場には滑り台等があり子供連れにはいいかも。展望台は大人300円ですが霞ヶ浦の広さを知ることが出来ます。

  • Fukasaku Farm
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Dainigorisawa 361
    A farm and farmers market situated along National Route 51 traveling north from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway in Ibaraki Prefecture. The farm grows extremely sweet melons and fruit tomatoes using natural, effective microorganisms agriculture, a style of agriculture which combines a careful balance, of rich, healthy soil and natural, beneficial microorganisms and organic matter. The farm also sells baumkuchens awarded the Monde Selection gold award, including strawberry and melon baumkuchens which harness the fresh, tasty fruits and knowhow of the farm.

    美味しいいちごが食べられるというので行ってきました。駐車場に車を止め、受付で料金を払ってヘタ入れと練乳をもらい、ビニールハウスまでの送迎のマイクロバス乗り場にならびます。昼の12時半-13時頃でしたがマイクロバス1台分ぐらいならんでいました。乗って2、3分でビニールハウスにつき、説明を聞いて7棟あるビニールハウスを食べ歩きです。 時間制限無しの食べ放題なのですが、貰える練乳の少ないこと・・・。スプ...

  • Ono Shiosai Hamanasu Park
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Tsunore 2096-1
    "A public park commanding a view of the Kashima Sea. The park's array of facilities include a huge, 154-meter long jumbo slide facing the ocean and other playground equipment, as well as a lovely walking path which follows a mountain stream. Visitors are also encouraged to come to take a walk here and enjoy the park's cherry blossoms, plum flowers, Japanese roses, and other seasonal flowering plants. The ""Uchu Tenboto"" tower offers a 360 panoramic view of the area."

    週末早朝訪問。展望台がランドマーク。高齢者のウォーキングに適。スケートボード禁止!の掲示有り。ボーダーにはボ○とかオタ○コとか愚痴をこぼしたい気持ちで山々です。

  • Nikkawahama Coast (Nikkawahama Beach)
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Kamisu-shi Nikkawa
    A seaside road in Nikkawa, Kamisu Cityruns along the Nikkawa Coast. Visitors can see a unique landscape of a wide sand beach and power-generating windmills lined up along the coast, and enjoy a variety of leisure activities, such as swimming, surfing, fishing, and beachcombing. Adjacent to the beach is the Nikkawa Auto Campground. In addition, it is used as the venue for the Kamisu City Motorcycle Beach Race.

    今年は駐車場入り口で、神栖市からの海水浴場閉鎖中という紙を配っていました。来ている人達は三密を避けて、テントを立てて、夏を楽しんでいました。水が冷たいので、私は海水浴をしませんでしたが、海水浴を楽しんでいる人は、監視員がいないので自己責任のもと、比較的浅い所で遊んでいました。 トイレもシャワーもあり、海岸も駐車場も広いですよ。

  • Forest Park Melon no Mori
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Ambou 1623-1
    A leisure facility where visitors can pick melons and eat Japanese-style barbecue located in Anbo, Hokota City one hour from the Mito interchange on the Joban Expressway. Visitors can pick melons from spring to fall and also dig up sweet potatoes and barbecue Hitachi beef. Surrounded by forest, visitors can take in the natural beauty while savoring fresh-picked, ripe Hokota and other melon varieties. The facility has a greenhouse in case it rains as well as a daycare center and other facilities, ensuring even families with small children can have fun here. The facility also offers opening day pizza and sweets.

    先日の雨の日の日曜日に予約なしで伺いました。しかしながら、たくさんの観光バスも入っていて、盛況の施設である事が一目でわかりました。もう季節も終わりということで、ハウスのメロンは完熟状態。どれを選んで取っても最高に美味しいと言うことで、担当の方の親切なアドバイスで4玉収穫しました...

  • Kamisu Municipal Nikkawa Hama Auto Camping Ground
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Ibaraki Kamisu-shi Nikkawa 2036-124

    オートサイトを利用しましたが、とても広かったです 。タープと2ルームテントを建てても、充分な広さでした。プライベートも確保され良かったです。スーパー銭湯も近くにあるので便利でした。

  • Otake Coast, Hokota Beach
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Otake
    Also called Ibaraki’s Gold Coast for it’s beautiful views, this roughly one kilometer long beach area is along Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shallow shelved ocean provides an expansive view, and is monitored with lifeguards, making it popular with families. With rather high waves, it is also popular with surfers and seasonally attracts visitors digging clams.
  • Hasaki Beach
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kamisushi Hasaki Toyogahama
    Hasaki Beach located in Hasaki, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture is a far and shallow beach which has been selected as the one of Japan’s Top 100 Beaches recommended by the Ministry of the Environment. You can enjoy collecting shells and swimming, and many surfers visit as it has a lot of good places for surfing and bodyboarding. The neighboring Sunsun Park is used as a rest facility with toilets and warm showers for a fee. It holds a lot of events such as Ibaraki Hasaki Surfing Games and Kirasse Festival.
  • Satoshi Ikezawa Circuit-no-Ookami Museum
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kamisushi Ikisu 1127-26
    "A museum located 15 minutes from the Itako interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. The museum was opened to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Satoshi Ikezawa's career as a manga (comic) artist. Izekawa created ""The Circuit Wolf,"" a comic which caused an explosion of interest in supercars, and this museum was created based on the artist's desire to give children hope and dreams, and to contribute to the development of car culture. The museum displays supercars created by companies known even to non-car aficionados, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, and Porsche. In the museum's library, visitors can view a huge collection of car-related manga and magazines."
  • Suigo Itako Iris Park
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Ayame 1-5
    Suigo Itako Iris Park is an area of approximately 1.3 hectares planted with a variety of iris flowers, opened in 1976. The best viewing time is usually around the 10th of June. It is also the venue of the Suigo Itako Iris Festival held from late-May to June. Visitors can also see the statues of the Itakogasa and Itako Bride.
  • Oritsu Beach
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    Ibaraki Pref. Kashimashi Oritsu
    This beach, one of the most well-known in Ibaraki Prefecture, boasts extremely clear waters. The NPO Kashima Lifeguard Team provides lifeguard services, ensuring beachgoer safety and making the beach a popular destination for families with children.
  • Minami Kajuengei
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    Ibaraki Pref. Hokotashi Kamigama 365
    A fruit farm and farm-fresh shop located a 15-minute drive from the Mito-Oarai interchange on the Kita-Kanto Expressway where visitors can taste delicious produce grown with rich local soil and purchase a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. The farm is open from late May to early November. On the farm's spacious grounds, visitors can pick melons in early summer, corn in mid-summer, and sweet potatoes in fall. The farm has a rest area able to accommodate large groups, ensuring visitors can take their time and enjoy the rural delights of farm life. The farm has been featured on TV and in magazines and other media.
  • Gongenyama Park
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    Ibaraki Pref. Itakoshi Ushibori Outside 174-1
    "Renowned for its cherry and azalea blossoms, this public park has also been selected for a list of Ibaraki Prefecture's 100 most picturesque locations. The park's observatory offers a sweeping view of Lake Kasumigaura and the area sprawling along the Kitatone River, and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji. It is said that ""Joshu Ushibori,"" one of the famous ""36 Views of Mt. Fuji"" woodblock print series by Hokusai, was created here."
  • Hirai Beach
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Hirai
    The beach is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the clear waters of Kashima. Surfers can also be seen throughout the year.
  • Sunayama Toshi Ryokuchi Park
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    Ibaraki Kamisu-shi Towada 21-2
    A park in Towada, Kamisu City. Located in the Kashima Rinkai Industrial Zone, the large green tract has a promenade and more. The site’s raised area is a good spot for nighttime factory views where they seem to float illuminated in the darkness.
  • Inariyama Park
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Itako 216
    A park on National Route51 in Itako, Itako City. It has a rich natural environment with cedar and cypress forest, lots of plants, and wild birds. It overlooks the town and its riverside district. There is also an inscribed monument to the poet Noguchi Ujo, known for the lyrics of children's songs such as Shabondama (Soap Bubbles).
  • Suigo Tonbo Park
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    Ibaraki Itako-shi Fukushima Chisaki
    A park in Fukushima, Itako City. Located beside Sotonasakaura on the lower reaches of Kasumigaura, it has a biotope with aquatic plants and organisms. There you can observe a variety of plants including fringed water lilies and prickly water lilies as well as freshwater fish, frogs, insects, wild birds, and other creatures.
  • Kashima Soccer Museum
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    Ibaraki Kashima-shi Jinkoji Ushiroyama 26-2 Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium Uchi

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Just a stone’s throw from Tokyo, Ibaraki is a coastal prefecture that has mastered juxtapositions, where old shrines meet new scientific discoveries and traditional gardens are frequented by the inventors of some of the newest technology. Head to Mito City's Kairakuen - one of Japan's Three Great Gardens - in spring to experience the cellestial blooming of fantastic cherry blossoms at the annual sakura festival.

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