Hitachinaka City Ibaraki Prefecture
in Japan

Hitachinaka City
Sightseeing Guide

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Contents
Parks …………………………………………………4
Oceanside …………………………………………6
History ………………………………………………8
Festivals & Events ………………………………11
Foods ………………………………………………12
Recommended Gifts ……………………………14
Accommodation / Hot Spring …………………18
Hitachinaka Seaside Railway ……………………20
Hitachinaka Area MAP……………………………22
Access Information ………………………………24

Nemophila
Hitachi Seaside Park (Spring)Welcome to Hitachinaka City.
Hitachinaka is located near the Tokyo metropolitan, within approximately 110 kilometers of
the city and northeast of the center of Ibaraki
Prefecture. It is situated on the great Pacific
Ocean. Hitachinaka City is blessed with a traditional history and magniﬁcent nature aroundthe area, as well as incredible seafood. The
town combines the ﬂavor of bygone days witha modern atmosphere.

ParksHitachi Seaside Park
Stretching across a vast area of approximately 350 hectares,
the park features numerous attractions including a large ferris wheel and fresh flowers of the four seasons. The park's
Miharashi-no-oka area is flush with sweet blue nemophila in
the spring, and lovely rounded kokia in the fall. In the seasonof the changing leaves, the place is on fire as the kokia transforms from green to red. The scene of platinum blue nemophila and the striking red kokia
is truly a sight to behold.
[605-4 Mawatari]

Kokia (Autumn)

Ice tulip(Winter)■Park hours: 9am−5pm(Depending on the season)■Closed: Mondays (closed Tuesday where a national holiday falls on
a Monday)■Admission: Adults ¥410, children ¥80☎029-265-9001【Hitachi Seaside Park Office】

Mawatari Haniwa ParkThe Haniwaseisaku Ruins, an area where the haniwa clay
figures were made over the period of the 5th (475-500 BCE)
and 6th (575-600 BCE) centuries, has in modern times been
rendered into a park. Purple and white irises come into bloomin the area around mid-June every year, drawing many visitors
to the park. [2881-3 Mawatari]Oceanside

Ajigaura Ocean Swimming BeachThis swimming beach, stretching some 1.5 kilometers,
draws many visitors to enjoy its waters. Hitachi Seaside
Park and large shopping and restaurant areas are also located in this major sightseeing area.

Hiraiso Swimming Beach
Since the surrounding embankments protect the areafrom high waves, this place is ideal for families. An orange
slide in the shape of a whale is very popular with the kids.
Rocky fishing areas offer a chance for kids to play withthe various marine life of the area including small fishes,
crabs, shellfish, and more.

Uba-no-Futokoro Marine Pool
This saltwater pool powered by the tides is unusual even in
Japan. Because the water is pulled into the pool by natural
means, you can see small fish in the pools as well. .
Check tide data and weather data on the Mito Local
Meteorological Office web site.
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Beachcombers' Paradise
The rocky beaches stretching from the Hiraso to Isozaki coasts are
great fun for beachcombers from April to October. Visitors can findcrabs, hermit crabs, small fish, and more.
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Nakaminato Fish Market
Kaimon-Bashi BridgeHistory

Ancient

The coastline from Hiraiso-cho to Isozaki-cho is dotted withdeposits dating back to the Mesozoic Latter Cretaceous period approximately  million years ago. Look into the layers
and you'll ﬁnd fossils of ammonite, pterosaur shoulder bones,
and more. There are also many historic sites in the city wherevisitors can get a taste of the history of the place includingcolored wall murals, haniwa production ground ruins, andmore from the Kofun Period.

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Torazuka
Tomb

Hiraiso Cretaceous
Period Layers

This large keyholeshaped tomb mound, dating to
the first half of the seventh century(roughly 600 CE), measures a totalof 56.5 meters in length. A series
of well-preserved coloring murals
were found in the stone chamberin 1973 excavations.
[3494-1 Nakane](Mesozoic Era Cretaceous Period)
Geological layers of rock ledges all
facing the northeast direction dot
the section of beach stretching theHiraiso-cho to Isozaki-cho areas of
the city. Discoveries of ammonite
fossils in the layers identify themas dating from the Mesozoic Era
Cretaceous Period.

Hitachinaka Buried Cultural
Property Research Center

Jugoroana Tunnel
Tombs

This facility houses research on
buried cultural property in the city
as well as related documents.
[3499 Nakane ]■ Closed: Mondays, national
holidays, and the year-end/New
Year holidays■Hours: 9 am-5 pm☎029-276-8311

These mass graves were carved
into rock during the Kofun to Nara
Periods (roughly 500-800 CE). The
total number of graves is greaterthan 300, making it one of thelargest sites of its kind of the east
Japan region. [3490 Nakane]

The Mito Tokugawa Area
Ibaraki Prefecture, where Hitachinaka City is located, was
known as the Mito Domain during the Edo Period (161-1868).
The Nakaminato area of the city in particular has been known
for its scenic views since ancient times. It prospered as ashipping hub during the Edo Period, giving rise to numerous
wealthy individuals. The area was also an important location for national defense at the end of the Edo Period, hence
its numerous historical and scenic spots relating to the Mito
branch of the house of Tokugawa.

Ihinkaku Ruins /Minato Park

Nakaminato
Reverberatory Furnace
Ruins
Toward the end of the Edo Period,
ships hailing from foreign nations
began to appear off the coast of
Nakaminato. At the adamant behest of the ninth lord of the Mito
Domain, Tokugawa Nariaki － who
insisted it was necessary for the
defense of the country － a large
ballistics foundry operated by the
Mito Domain was built in 1857.
The furnaces were destroyed in
the rebellion of 1864, but rebuilt in
1937. [1-10 Sakae-cho]These are the ruins of a second
house of the Mito Clan, built in
1698 by the order of Tokugawa
Mitsukuni, second lord of the Mito
Domain. The building was lost ina fire during the rebellion of 1864.
The site is now known to thepeople of the area as Minato Park.
This is a very scenic spot offeringa view of the Pacific Ocean andMinato-town.
Minato Park is home to blackpines that are more than 300 years
old. [1-1 Minato-chuo]

Sanjo Gate
This gate was established for the
purpose of welcoming envoys at
the Koishikawa residence of the
Mito Domain (Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo). [1-10 Sakae-cho]9

History

Other

The Takeda Clan area of the city is home of the Takeda Clanancestors of the former Kai Province, known in particular for
the famous general Takeda Shingen.
In addition, the area boasts numerous sightseeing spots including shrines and approach roads to the shrines, which arecovered in camellia forests to create a mystical atmosphere.
There is also the Tenmangu Shrine, where Tokugawa Mitsukuni came to pay his respects, as well as many buildings
dating back to the Meiji and Taisho periods. We also recommend that visitors take a leisurely walk in the city, using the
Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line－a local train line of
the Hitachinaka area.

Takeda Clan
Residence
The area in the city dedicated to
the Takeda Clan represents theorigins of the clan hailing from theformer Kai Province. The Residence, erected to commemorate
this fact, is built in the Shudenzukuri style of local samurai lords
during the Kamakura Period(1192-1333).
[566-2 Takeda]

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Sakatsuraisosaki Shrine
Legend has it that the god worshipped at this shrine appearedat the seaside of Oaraiisosaki inDecember 856, leading to the establishment of shrines at Oarai and
Saktsuraisosaki.
The 300-meter approach to theshrine, decorated with evergreen
groves, is a prefectural-designatednatural treasure known for its
highly artistic flavor and as an energetically powerful spot.
[4607-2 Higashi-4 Isozaki-cho]Festivals
andEventsFireworks Festivals
Three fireworks festivals are held in
Hitachinaka City every summer. Twoof these are held in incredible locations near the ocean.

Ajigaura Seaside
Fireworks Festival(Second half of July)

This fireworks festival is held on thebeaches of Ajigaura. The sound of
the waves and the sight of the fireworks are an unbeatable combination.

Nakaminato Seaside
Fireworks Festival(Early August)This festival is held at the Nakaminato
Fishing Port. Star mines appearing
like flowers blooming in the water area must-see.

Hitachinaka Festival
Fireworks(Mid August)

These fireworks are held in conjunction with the Hitachinaka Festival. A
stunning show, they are launched rightfrom where the spectators are sitting,and are accompanied by music.

Hitachinaka Festival

Tenmangu Shrine Festival

This very lively festival, speciallycreated by the local people, features a variety of events including
floats, mikoshi portable shrines,
dances contests, and more.

W idely known as the Hasshaku
Festival, this event commemorates
the legend of Tenmangu, who issaid to have come out of the ocean,Hamaori.

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FoodsHeading to the market for foodNakaminato Fish Market
The Nakaminato Fish Market draws more than one million
visitors annually from both inside and outside the prefecture.
Fresh fish and shellfish are sold here at reasonable prices.
There are also numerous food and drink establishments offering fresh seafood including sushi and seafood-on-rice dishes.
You’ll be delighted by the seafood you find here, including
kaiten-zushi (“go-around” sushi).
[19-8 Minatohon-cho]■Hours: Closed only on New Year’s Day. Hours depend on particular
store location.
<Parking> Hours: 7 am−5 pm
Parking fees (four hours or less) Standard vehicles: ¥100
Mid-size vehicle: ¥210/Large buses: ¥330

Processed Octopus
Products
Hitachinaka City is Japan’s biggest
producer of processed octopus
products.

Dried Items
These naturally processedwhitefish items are soakedin salt and then sun-dried.

Bite-Sized Abalone
These farmed abalones are grownsmaller than usual to be bite-sized(approximately 7 cm).
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Anglerfish (November−March)
The anglerfish is a typical winter foodof Ibaraki Prefecture available from November through March. It is comparedwith the blowfish in the saying “anglerfish of the east, blowfish of the west.”
The anglerfish hotpot, which utilizes allparts of the fish, is a staple hotpot at
restaurants as well as ryokan and minshuku type inns in the city.

Nakaminato Yakisoba
Nakaminato yakisoba (fried noodles) are
known for their chewy texture, a result of
their being prepared in a hand-held bamboo steamer. These noodles have been afavorite with the locals for more than fifty
years. We recommend that you try a varietyof restaurants—because they’re all different!
■Inquiries: Nakaminato Yakisoba Daigakuin

Dried Potatoes
Slowly sundried sweet potatoes are a traditional healthy
food of the region, full of boththe technique of traditional
craftsmen and the fruit ofnature. Hitachinaka City is
Japan’s largest producer ofdried potatoes. In the winter,you can see farmers drying
the potatoes on reed screenin their yards. The potatoes
are full of vitamins B1 and C,
potassium, and more. Since
no preservatives are used,
they are safe food for everyone from children to adults.

Vine Berries(December−April)On-the-vine strawberries feature a wonderful aroma andgorgeous red color. Our sweetbut-sour strawberries are popular with everyone from smallchildren to the elderly.

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Recommended Gifts (As of April 2015)
Dried Potato / Specialty Sweets
Daimaru Bussan [4-3-2 Odaira]Flat-sliced (Small=200g): ¥400 〜 ,(Large=550g): ¥1,000 〜 ,whole dried: 250g ¥450 〜☎029-272-4016

Maruhi [38-1 Ajigauracho]
Flat-sliced: 200g ¥550 〜
whole dried /thin-sliced/ diced: 200g
Starts at ¥600 〜

Dried potato cake5-count ¥1,130, 10-count ¥2,210☎029-265-8011

Hitachi Agricultural Cooperative[34-4 Nagasuna / 3241-2 Tsuda]
Flat-sliced: 200g ¥350 〜 , 400g ¥600 〜☎029-285-0202 / 274-8311

Kouta Shoten Co., Ltd.
[1113 Hiraisocho]
Tortoise dried potato Flat-sliced: 140g ¥570 〜☎0120-97-9988

Daimaruya [18-38 Shakamachi]
Flat-sliced: 180g ¥500 〜 ,roasted dried potato: 200g ¥650 〜 ,whole dried potato: 200 ¥600 〜☎029-263-7777

Sweets Kikuchi, Inc. Main Store [3-12-4 Nagahoricho]
Colored murals: 15-count ¥1,100 Potera: 6-count ¥1,100
Dried potato pie: 5-count ¥580, 10-count ¥1,100
Featuring dried potato wrapped and roasted in in aromatic crust.
☎029-274-1713

Patisserie Great Leaf
[1-13-1 Odaira]Potato Renu: 5-count ¥880,
12-count ¥1,910☎029-272-0480
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Edo-ya Sweets Shop
[6-8 Motomachi]
Kawara Tsukuribe: 7 pouches:¥1,200, 10 pouches: ¥1650 〜☎029-272-3825

Kurokiya Sweets Store[960 Ichige]
Katsuta Specialties “Choja Monaka”:
12-count ¥1,760, 16-count ¥2,300☎029-272-3648

Nakaminato Sweets Commercial Association(primarily Tsuruya Seika) [2-3 Shakamachi]
Sable Hamagiku: 9-count ¥648, 15-count ¥1,080
Strawberry Dappe: One ¥129, 5-count ¥700
Hitachinaka City
Ajigaura local specialty: vine berry blend
jam on dacquoise☎029-262-4411

Boxed Lunch (Bento)
Takomeshi Syndicate Office[14-8 Katsutachuo]
Minato-no-takomeshi: ¥800
(call ahead to reserve)☎029-273-1371

Katsuta Dessert Breads Cooperative[14-8 Katsutachuo]“Katsu” sandwiches: ¥550
(call ahead to reserve)☎029-273-1371

SUSHIKO Furintei [294-3 Mawatari]
Beef bento: Hitachinaka beefsteak ¥1,000 / Beef sukiyaki ¥800
Roast Pork: (Ibaraki brandpork) teriyaki bento ¥800
(call ahead to reserve)☎029-273-8070

Daisui Co., Ltd.
[3839-1 Mawatari]
Broiled mackerel sushi: Single pack,
8-count ¥1,080☎029-273-6363
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Recommended Gifts (As of April 2015)
Vacuum-Packed Foods / Delicatessen
Toriso [2-20 Minatoizumicho]
Hitachinaka beef vacuum-packed beef curry(Sweet/medium/spicy): ¥410 eachGanso Nakaminato minced meat (Hitachi beef 100% ): ¥162
Ganso Nakaminato Croquet: ¥108☎029-263-4147

Hitachi Agricultural Cooperative[34-4 Nagasuna / 3241-2 Tsuda]
Dried potato curry: ¥494
☎029-285-0202 / 274-8311

Processed Marine Product Group
Yajirushi [1110-18 Sawameki]“Dried squid for working people”
with shochu: ¥3,780☎029-263-6811

Ajirushi [1110-9 Sawameki]
Octopus confit: 1-bottle 130g ¥1,180
Steamed octopus: 1 whole piece ¥1,800
Chinese-style squid & wild vegetables: 1 bag 150g ¥280
☎029-263-2111

Marine Development Group[429 Ajigauracho]
Kajimenoyu set A (dry alga 1 bag)
: Five bags of extract ¥1,900, B ¥3,000☎029-265-8732

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Soy Sauce
Kurosawa Soy Sauce Shop
[1260 Mawatari]
Soy sauce “Kura” set: 360ml Three bottles¥1,700, Three 1-liter bottles ¥3,330☎029-272-3776

CoffeeSaza Coffee [8-18 Kyoeicho]
Tokugawa Shogun Coffee Beans: 200 g ¥1,500
Single-cup coffee w/ filters (five): ¥800
Liquid variety: 900ml (summer only): ¥1,500☎029-274-1151

Sake
Hitachi Agricultural Cooperative[34-4 Nagasuna / 3241-2 Tsuda]
Henokappa (dried potato shochu): Bottle 720ml ¥1,365☎029-285-0202 / 274-8311

Daimaruya

Chojuso[18-38 Shakamachi][1-22-1 Odaira]

100-year dried
potato shochu:
bottle 720ml ¥1400☎029-263-7777

Hikaru Genji pitcher:
720ml ¥1,728,
Bottle 720ml¥1,350Murasaki Shikibu:bottle 720ml ¥900
☎029-273-7711

Other
Torokon Main Store[2382-10 Koya]
Torokon : (white, single flavor/seaweed/
ashitaba/yuzu citrus fruit/coffee) ¥200 each
☎090-5529-0283

Yokosuka Poultry Farm[181-3 Hetano]
Orange eggs: 30 pieces in a case ¥1,070,
one pack (M) ¥285, (L) ¥310
☎029-262-2289

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Accommodation / Hot Spring
Hitachinaka City boasts a vast array of accommodate
and hot springs with incredible ocean views.
Indicates hot springs☎029

Katsuta District Katsuta Station Area
●HotelBrighton Hotel Mimaruya☎272-2820

Hotel Crystal Palace☎273-7711

New Central Hotel☎274-0048

Hotel Crown Hills Katsuta☎354-2755

Hotel Sun City Katsuta☎272-1111

Hotel Crystal Plaza☎275-1111

Life Inn Katsuta Station-Nishi☎270-0333

Terrace Inn Katsuta☎219-7211●Ryokan-styleSuehiro Ryokan☎272-2639

Ryokan Kagayakiso☎272-2578

Daisen Ryokan☎273-8511

Kinsen Ryokan (※Sawa Station)☎273-6226

Nakaminato District Nakaminato Fish Market Area

☎029

●HotelKasuga Hotel☎262-3164

Fujiya Hotel☎262-4141

Minato-kanko Hotel☎262-4118●Ryokan-styleMatsuya Ryokan☎262-4173

Hiraiso District Hiraiso Swimming Beach / Marine Pool Area ☎029
●Ryokan-styleHiraisokan (ryokan-style inn)

☎262-2706

Seaside Haraya☎262-4351

Hiranoya (restaurant)☎262-5111

Ryokan Yamamaru (ryokan-style inn)

☎262-2669●Guest Houses
Minshuku Horizoe
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Ajigaura/Isozaki Districts

Ajigaura Swimming Beach/Cretaceous Period Deposit Area

☎029

●HotelHotel New Hakuaki
Tsuruya Hotel☎265-7185☎265-8322●Ryokan-style
Toraya Ryokan☎265-8222

Chibaya☎265-8416

Seigyokan☎265-8153

Matsumoto Ryokan☎265-8113

Ryoso Yoichi☎265-7841

Amimoto-no-yado/Ebino-ya☎265-8140

Shiosai-no-yado Marutoku Ryokan☎265-7006

Ryoso Matsukaze☎265-8332

Ryokan Shoeikan☎265-7588

Minshuku & Ryokan Tobitaya☎265-8326

Takaraya Ryokan☎265-7004

Tsuruya Ryokan☎265-8250

Ryokan Kiyomiso☎265-8312

Ryokan Eiraku☎265-7549

Ajigaura Club

☎265-7111

Kairaku Ryokan☎265-8512

Komeya Ryokan☎265-8103

Ryokan Kawasaki☎265-9141

Asahiya (temporarily closed）☎265-8346

Kaisho Daitoshi☎265-7339

Haraya Ryokan☎265-7479

Ryokan Yamagataya☎265-8207

Resthouse Sakyu☎265-7101

Ryokan Chidoriya☎265-8181

Minshuku & Ryokan Furusato☎265-8135

Ryokan and Iso Cuisine Godo☎265-9104

Ryokan Hamada-kan☎265-7211●Guest Houses
Genzaburo
Taemon☎265-7480☎265-8350

InazumaShuzo☎265-8407☎265-8390

Kurose☎265-8415

Manshuya ☎265-8151

Shimizuya☎265-7544

Isomae☎265-7362

Kikuya☎265-8480

Hinodeso☎265-8307

Kachiya☎265-8406

Tasuke☎265-7495

Kamome☎265-7519
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City excursion local line
Hitachinaka Seaside Railway

The Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line is a historic train
line launched in 1913.
Stretching over a 14.3 kilometers, the diesel cars are some of
the country’s oldest still in operation.
The wooden Nakaminato Station—built 100 years ago—has
been named one of Kanto’s “100 best” for its unique ﬂavor. In
addition, the station leads to a series of retro views from thetrain window including massive ﬁelds and other pastoral views.
Even the signboard of station of the Seaside Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line are illustrated with local delicacies
and characteristics—making it interesting for people to see.

Katsuta Station-Ajigaura Station(10 stations/approximately 30 minutes)

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Takeda Clan Residence

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Chojagayatsu
Hot Spring Yamadaya

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Nakane-no-yu
Hakoya Ryokan

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Torazuka Tomb /Jugoroana Tunnel Tombs

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Sightseeing spots
along the Minato Line

NakaneTakadano-tekkyo

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Nakaminato Reverberatory
Furnace Ruins

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Ihinkaku Ruins /Minato Park

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Aqua World Oarai

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Uba-no-Futokoro
Marine Pool

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Hiraiso Swimming Beach

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Hotel New Hakuaki

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Sakatsuraisosaki Shrine

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Hitachi Seaside Park

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Expwy●Railway【From Narita】
Narita Line(Narita) ➡ (Abiko) ➡ Joban Line(Mito) ➡ (Katsuta): Approx 2 hours and 20 min【From Tokyo】
Joban Line (Tokyo) ➡ (Mito) ➡ (Katsuta): Approx 1 hour and 20 min●By Car【From Ibaraki Airport】: Approx 1 hour
【From Tokyo】
Shuto Expwy (Misato JCT)−Joban Expwy (Tomobe JCT)−KitaKanto Expwy (Hitachinaka IC): Approx 1 hour and 30 min●Highway Bus【From Narita Airport】: Approx 2 hours and 1 min ¥3,100【From Ibaraki Airport】: Approx 1 hour and 10 min ¥1,230【From Tokyo】: Approx 2 hours ¥2,240●Community Bus (Smile Aozora Bus)
Six in-city routes (ﬁve or more buses/day)¥100 (free for pre-school age children and under)