[Ibaraki Bus Day Tour] Winter-Limited Tour! Specialty Monkfish Hotpot & Stunning Sea Torii & Popular Fortune-Seeking Shrine | Departure from Tokyo

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- Itinerary Information -

• Meeting time: 08:45 Tokyo

Meeting point: Marunouchi Building, Tokyo

• Departure time: 09:00 from Tokyo

• Return trip information: Arrive at the vicinity of JR Tokyo Station around 18:00.

- Itinerary Introduction -

Monkfish hot pot

Monkfish has been considered a high-class ingredient since the Edo period, earning the reputation of "pufferfish in the west, monkfish in the east." The monkfish caught off the coast of Oarai Town in Ibaraki Prefecture, in particular, are especially delicious and nutritious due to the abundance of plankton and small fish. The monkfish hot pot set meal is served in a mini hot pot style, and includes a combination of sashimi, side dishes, and rice – a very generous meal. Different parts of the monkfish offer different textures and are rich in collagen protein, resulting in a rich and flavorful broth. Enjoying a hot monkfish hot pot in winter is simply perfect!

・Oaraiiso-mae Shrine

Founded in 856 AD, Ōarai Isomae Shrine is a historically significant shrine. It enshrines Ōki no Mikoto, a deity widely worshipped as a protector of families and business prosperity. Ōarai Isomae Shrine is also renowned for being one of Japan's premier sunrise and ocean viewpoints. The shrine features the "Kami-iso no Torii," a torii gate erected on the rocks of the Pacific Ocean, with the backdrop of crashing waves – a magnificent sight not to be missed!

・Sakeretsu Isomae Shrine

Sakareiso-mae Shrine is located on the eastern coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, facing Oarai Isomae Shrine, and was founded in the same era. The shrine grounds are lined with over 300-year-old trees, offering stunning natural scenery that shouldn't be missed. In recent years, Sakareiso-mae Shrine has been known for its lottery winnings; in the past few years, the total winnings at the lottery sales point, where the shrine's chief priestess performs rituals and prayers, have exceeded 6 billion yen. Locals consider it a must-visit shrine for those seeking good fortune!

Oarai Mentaiko Park

Mentaiko Park, a popular tourist attraction in Japan, not only sells various mentaiko (spicy cod roe) dishes beloved by the Japanese, but also allows visitors to witness the mentaiko production process. The mentaiko rice balls and specialty mentaiko ice cream in the food area are highly recommended.

Please note that depending on traffic conditions on the day, you may not be able to make the trip.