Oarai is located on the Pacific coast in the eastern part of the central region of Ibaraki Prefecture. Oarai is home to the Oarai Isomae Shrine, famous for its "Torii of the Divine Rock"; Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium, with sharks and sunfish; Mentai Park by Kanefuku, a long-established mentaiko (seasoned cod roe) restaurant; Oarai Marin Tower, which many fans visit as a stage and sacred place for the popular Girls und Panzer anime "Galpan. Oarai Marin Tower, which is visited by many fans as the stage and sacred place for the popular anime Girls und Panzer, Oarai Waku Waku Science Museum, Oarai Sun Beach, Oarai Port, Oarai Kaisen Ichiba, Maritime Museum, Oarai Art Museum, and other tourist attractions.
In addition, local delicacies such as anko-nabe, a famous specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture for which festivals and other events are held, as well as fresh seafood directly from Oarai Port, such as seafood rice bowls, sushi, clams, and fresh shirasu are highly recommended.
This five-story facility with a total floor space of approximately 19,800 square meters is one of the top-class aquariums in Japan. It is a comprehensive museum of the sea that incorporates museum and science museum-like exhibition techniques, and offers a wide range of fields to see, touch, and pl...»
This historic shrine was built in 856 and sits on a hilltop on the nature-rich Oarai coast. The white torii gate "Kamiiso-no-Torii" built on the reef where the waves wash over the rocks is a spectacular sight, and the sea, the wild splashing of the waves, and the sunlight create a fantastic atmosph...»
Angler fishing is popular in the sea of Ibaraki prefecture. There are various forms of dishes using anglerfish, such as hotpot, liver dish, “Dobujiru” soup, deep fried angler, and marinated angler. Angler is famous as a fish that all parts besides its bones can be eaten. Angler’s liver, stomach, ova...»