• * Oarai Isosaki Shrine is associated with the nearby Kamiiso-no-Torii, a sacred gate where the gods are said to have descended to earth
• * Nakaminato Fish Market is one of the largest tourist markets in Ibaraki Prefecture, offering freshly caught seafood from the adjacent Nakaminato Port
• * Visit Hitachi Seaside Park to see blue nemophila, green kochia, yellow narcissus, pink roses, colorful tulips, and more

Oarai Isosaki Shrine was built during the Heian Period (856 A.D.). The main building was destroyed during a fight in the 16th century but rebuilt in the next century. This shrine has three torii gates, but the most famous among them is Kamiiso-no-Torii, meaning Gate of the Seashore God. According to legend, the rock where the torii is located is where the great god descended. After viewing the torii gates, head to the Nakaminato Fish Market to enjoy freshly caught seafood at reasonable prices. Finally, go to Hitachi Seaside Park, a vast park that offers beautiful flowers in its well-kept gardens throughout the year

Oarai Isosaki Shrine: 6890 Isohamacho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki 311-1301, Japan