In the boat tour of Itako's Twelve Bridges, including the Maekawa Suimon (Watergate) Bridge and the Ujo Bridge, starting from the Hitachi-Tonegawa Ferry, you can enjoy the historical outlook and atmosphere of the waterside town of Itako. At the iris festival held in every June, irises of many different colors - white, purple, yellow - are in full bloom along the river. The lively festival consists of a number of activities such as bridal boats (a boat carrying a bride). It takes about 30 minutes to finish the cruise.

[Traffic] about 3 minutes' walk from Itako Station on the JR Kashima Line

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This aquarium is committed to exploring the earth's aquatic resources and environment. It reveals the wonders of aquatic life, with a focus on sharks. In the marine cinema, which looks out over the sea, lovable dolphins and sea lions perform the "Ocean Live" program for you. In addition, the Fish Search Class, which offers direct contact with marine life, and the Nature Class, which changes with the seasons, will give you an experience that is exclusive to this aquarium. A variety of programs and activities here provide fun for every visitor, regardless of age.

[Traffic]: 15 minutes by bus from Oarai Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line of the Kashima Seaside Railway

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Looking out at the Kanto Plain from this boundless outdoor bathing place is a totally refreshing experience. This area is very convenient for one-day touring and mountaineering: it's only 2 to 3 hours' drive from the Tokyo metropolitan area to Mt. Tsukuba, so it's ideal for self-drive tours. The hot spring, located on the side of Mt. Tsukuba, is a particular favorite for one-day tours and will give you a full picture of the exceptional scenery of the Kanto Plain. This is an alkaline, pure spring with water that is clear, transparent, and smooth. The high pH leaves the skin smooth and fine, giving the spring its other name of "Spa of Beauty".

[Traffic] 1 hour and 40 minutes from Aqua World by tour bus   2  hours and 35 minutes from Narita Airport by tour bus

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