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The third edition of the illumination event "「UMIMACHITERASU」" in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture will be held at "Saifukuji" for two days only on November 10th (FRI) and 11th (SAT), 2023.
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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.
![[Ibaraki] Information on the 3rd edition of Oarai “「UMIMACHITERASU」” light-up event held at IN Saifukuji Temple](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/11/02-150852.webp)
The Oarai Town ``「UMIMACHITERASU」'' light-up event will be held at Oarai Isomae Shrine on August 11th and 12th, 2023, and the second will be held in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture on October 29th, 2023. The event was held at the Isohama Tumulus Group, a nationally designated ruin in the town.
The third event will be held at “Saifukuji” for two days only on November 10th (FRI) and 11th (SAT), 2023!
![[Ibaraki] Information on the 3rd edition of Oarai “「UMIMACHITERASU」” light-up event held at IN Saifukuji Temple](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/11/02-150861.webp)
This is the first time that a light-up event will be held at Saifukuji Temple!
Light LED candles at Saifukuji Temple. We will also hold events unique to Japanese temples, such as the chief priest's sermon and bugaku offering!
Oarai is surrounded by fantastic light. Please take this opportunity to experience the new night charm of Oarai Town.
Date: November 10th (FRI), 11th (SAT), 2023
Event time: 18:00-21:00
Venue: Saifukuji Temple (5298 Isohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Parking available (please use the Oarai Town Hall parking lot. Approximately 10 minutes walk from the parking lot to the venue)
Oarai Town Hall Parking Lot (6881-275 Isohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture)
free entrance
Canceled in case of stormy weather
Please check the Oarai Tourism Association website below for event details.
We look forward to seeing you!
Sponsor/Inquiries
Oarai Tourism Association TEL: 029-266-0788
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