Marine Exploration
Ōarai is a coastal town in Ibaraki Prefecture offering a blend of spiritual heritage and marine exploration. The Ōarai Isosaki Shrine, established in 856, is renowned for its Kamiiso-no-Torii gate, which stands on rocks facing the Pacific Ocean, providing a picturesque sunrise view. Nearby, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Ōarai Aquarium houses approximately 68,000 sea creatures across 580 species, including Japan's largest collection of sharks.
