🛍️ Oarai Seaside Station

Oarai Seaside Station is a shopping center located along the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, which has gained attention as one of the best trendy spots in the area since its opening in 2018. The center features a variety of shops spread across two floors, 1F and 2F. Visitors can enjoy shopping while taking a stroll in a resort-like atmosphere, with the refreshing sea breeze. Among the many shops, particularly popular ones include "DOG DEPT," which offers dog clothing and various pet products; "Oarai Maibara Market," a direct sales store filled with local Ibaraki specialties, as well as vegetables and seafood from the Oarai area; and the "OARAI GARUPAN Gallery," which showcases materials related to the popular anime "Girls und Panzer," set in Oarai Town, where various merchandise can also be purchased. The center also hosts many restaurants offering local specialty dishes, making it a great pleasure to enjoy a meal in a restaurant with beautiful sea views after shopping. At "Oarai Seaside Dining Fresh Fish Paradise," you can enjoy affordable and delicious local seafood dishes. "Oarai Umi no Ie manoMano" is a restaurant known for its creative menu that often garners attention, featuring dishes like clam ramen and Hitachi beef burgers made with local ingredients. Additionally, the "Visitor Service Area" in the center offers bicycle rental services, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding area while sightseeing.

You can enjoy shopping while being blown by the refreshing sea breeze in a resort-like atmosphere inside the building. The direct sales store "Oarai Mai-Gai Market," filled with specialty products from Ibaraki Prefecture, is very popular among tourists. It features an official store for the popular anime "Girls und Panzer." The tourist service area offers bicycle rental services.