This video documents a spring day trip in April 2025, exploring the highlights of Hitachinaka City and Oarai Town in Ibaraki Prefecture. The journey begins at the renowned Hitachi Seaside Park (国営ひたち海浜公園), famous for its vibrant fields of nemophila (baby blue eyes) and tulips. During the spring bloom, the park attracts thousands of visitors with its breathtaking blue vistas and well-organized floral displays.

From the floral spectacle, the traveler heads to Nakaminato Fishing Port (那珂湊漁港), a lively hub in Hitachinaka known for its fresh seafood and local fish market, the Nakaminato Osakana Ichiba (那珂湊おさかな市場). The market offers a wide selection of crab (kani), oysters (kaki), and scallops (hotate), making it a must-visit for seafood lovers. In this video, a stop is made at “Kani to Kaisendon Kajima” (カニと海鮮丼 かじま), a popular restaurant for generous servings of crab and seafood rice bowls.

Continuing the itinerary, the trip highlights the Oarai Isosaki Shrine (大洗磯前神社), a historical Shinto shrine dramatically situated facing the Pacific Ocean and known for its scenic torii gate set on coastal rocks. No visit to Oarai would be complete without admiring the ocean views from Oarai Marine Tower (大洗マリンタワー), an observation tower providing panoramic views of the coastline and the town. Across the day, viewers gain both visual impressions and practical tips for visiting these well-loved Ibaraki destinations.

Hitachinaka and Oarai are easily accessed by train or car from Tokyo, making them ideal for a short getaway. Whether you are a flower enthusiast, a seafood aficionado, or a cultural explorer, this video delivers an informative virtual tour of seasonal attractions and local flavors unique to Ibaraki’s coastal area.