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[Ibaraki] Information on the 2nd round of Oarai “「UMIMACHITERASU」” light-up event IN Isohama Tumulus Group
The second edition of the illumination event "「UMIMACHITERASU」" in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture will be held at the "Isohama Tumulus Group" for two days only on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th, 2023.
The illumination event “「UMIMACHITERASU」” was held at “Oarai Isosaki Shrine” on August 11th and 12th, 2023. The second event will be held for two days on October 28th (Sat) and 29th (Sun), 2023 at the “Isohama Tumulus Group”, a nationally designated ruin in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture!
LED light bulb candles will be lit around the Isohama Tumulus Group. We also hold dance and live music events! We are planning a fireworks display only on the 29th. We will also hold an event where we will release glowing LED lanterns (paid, advance registration required). Oarai is surrounded by fantastic light. Please take this opportunity to experience the new night charm of Oarai Town.
Date: October 28th (Sat) and 29th (Sun), 2023
Event time: 16:30-19:40
Venue: Isohama Tumulus Group, Oarai Town
Canceled in case of stormy weather
Parking lot: Oarai Town Hall parking lot (6881-275 Isohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture)
free entrance
*Lantern release events require a fee and advance registration. Limited to the first 100 people each day, 3,000 yen for adults, 2,000 yen for elementary school students and younger.
If you would like to apply, please visit the Oarai Tourism Association homepage below.
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Oarai Tourism Association TEL: 029-266-0788
Oarai, located almost in the center of the Pacific coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a wonderful town full of attractions with a mild climate that is comfortable all year round, rich nature, beautiful scenery, and fresh seafood. The Oarai Isosaki Shrine, which enshrines the gods who reigned over the reef, is famous as a SNS spot together with the torii of Kamiiso floating in the Pacific Ocean. In addition, Japan's top-class aquarium "Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium", two attractive beaches "Oarai Sun Beach" and "Oarai Kaigan" where you can swim and play on the seashore, Oarai where you can see a large panorama from a height of 55m. There are plenty of sightseeing spots that you can fully enjoy, such as the symbol "Oarai Marine Tower"! You can enjoy fresh seafood such as Oarai specialties such as "raw whitebait" that can only be tasted in the production area, "monkfish" that was loved by the shogun, rock oysters, and clams.
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