Discover Oarai and Hitachinaka
Oarai and Hitachinaka, two charming port towns, offer sun-kissed beaches and shallow waters perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. Delight in the fascinating marine life at Aqua World or admire the vibrant seasonal flora at Hitachi Seaside Park. With their blend of natural beauty and recreational activities, Oarai and Hitachinaka provide an idyllic coastal escape for visitors.
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Getting around in Oarai and Hitachinaka
The easiest way to get around in Oarai & Hitachinaka is by car, but most major sights and attractions are accessible by a combination of trains and busses. Though, travelers will have to rely on single tickets or a prepaid card, since no special train or bus passes are provided within this area.
If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from one of the bigger cities in the vicinity. You can check-out our listings for car rentals nearby, in the FAQ menu below.
Getting to Oarai and Hitachinaka
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Nearest Airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Narita airport.
- by car: approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
- by public transport: approximately 3 hours
How long to stay in Oarai and Hitachinaka
We recommend staying here for about one day.
Hotels in Oarai and Hitachinaka
Flights to Oarai and Hitachinaka
Festivals in Oarai and Hitachinaka
There are several festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Hitachi Sakura Festival
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Date: April 1st until April 12th
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Hitachinaka Kaihin Railway Opening Memorial Festival
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Date: May 12th
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Time: 10:00 - 15:00
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Oarai Seafood Festival
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Date: June 9th
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Time: 09:00 - 14:00
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Oarai Fireworks Festival
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Date: July 27th
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Time: 20:00 - 21:00
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Ajigaura Beach Fireworks Festival
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Date: July 28th
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Time: 19:00 - 20:30
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Hiraisocho Sanja Festival
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Date: August 3rd and 4th
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Bon Odori no Yube Dance Festival
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Date: August 4th
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Nakaminato Marine Fireworks Festival
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Date: August 8th
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Time: 19:00 - 20:30
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Oarai Hachisaku Festival
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Date: August 24th and 25th
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Minato Hachisaku Festival / Nakaminato Tenmangu Festival
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Date: August 24th and 25th
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Oarai Higashimachi Ono Ryosai Festival
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Date: August 31st
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Time: 16:00 - 19:30
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Oarai Ankou Festival
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Date: November 17th
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Time: 09:00 - 15:00
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Day trips from Oarai and Hitachinaka
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