12 Hotels & Ryokan in Ibaraki with Ocean Views and Resort Vibes

Sometimes I want to go out and refresh myself, but I don't have the time or budget. In such a case, why not go to Ibaraki, which is easily accessible from the city center? The Ibaraki facing the Pacific Ocean is full of beautiful beaches and coasts. The endless sea and unusual cityscapes... You will surely feel the feeling of traveling as if you have come far away.

Ibaraki has many seaside inns. Speaking of its charm, of course, the superb view of the ocean. There is a special seat where you can enjoy the whole sunset and sunrise. If you enjoy fresh seafood while listening to the sound of the waves, you will feel like you are at a resort. Here are some recommended accommodations in Ibaraki where you can see the sea.

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Satoumitei Kinparo Hontei is about 7 minutes by car from Oarai Station. It is close to the sea, about 30 meters from the beach! All 8 rooms have an ocean view. The spacious layout is made up of a terrace, living room, and bedroom. Why not lose track of time in this seaside villa?

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There are two types of public baths: a stone building with a mysterious atmosphere and a wooden building full of warmth. Both hot springs are boiled spring water from Mt. Oarai. It is the source of sacred water for Oarai Isosaki Shrine, which has a history of over 1000 years. If you open your mind to the superb view of the ocean, your mind and body will naturally be purified.

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Enjoy your meal at the oceanfront pier with a beautiful view. You can enjoy country cuisine made with fresh seafood caught at the nearby fishing port and plenty of fresh ingredients from the farm. You can feel the attentive service in the dishes, which are carefully prepared and cooked to the last possible moment to serve piping hot.

Oarai Hotel about a 5-minute drive from Oarai Station. Most of the rooms, except for a few, have an ocean view. The hotel is equipped with a lounge, karaoke, a convenience store, and other facilities, making it perfect for a stay-at-home trip. Some rooms even have semi-open-air baths. Perfect for when you want to enjoy a bath whenever you want without worrying about other guests.

There is an observation bath on the 9th floor of the east building, offering a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. The seascape that changes every hour is very beautiful and romantic. The sound of the sea is soothing at night, and the sunrise gives you energy in the morning. After taking a bath, enjoy karaoke or have tea at the cafe lounge.

For dinner, enjoy a rich buffet made with Ibaraki ingredients in the dining room. We also have sushi, steak, and seafood bowls that you can make to your liking ♪ As for the winter specialty, Ibaraki's specialty monkfish hot pot is also available! During this period, you may be able to watch a monkfish dismantling show. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet in the dining room. Approximately 60 types including classic grilled fish, Mito natto, handmade omelets, and freshly baked croissants! You can charge your power in the morning.

"Unoshima Villa" is about 8 minutes by car from Hitachi Station. This is a 7-room inn located on the Otajiri coast. Recommended for a stay before going to Ibaraki's power spots ``Oiwa Shrine'' and ``Oarai Isosaki Shrine.'' All guest rooms have ocean views. Feel the power of watching the beautiful sunrise, which is the origin of the name Hitachi.

There is outdoor pool to be able to enjoy while looking at the Pacific Ocean in site. If you're staying in the summer, why not bring a swimsuit and enjoy it? Let's forget that we are in the northern Kanto region with the feeling of being on a trip to a southern country. You can not swim in the sea in front of you, but it is recommended to play on the sandy beach and take a walk.

meal can be eaten at "Cafe & Dining Shine" on the premises. You can enjoy healthy dishes made with local Hitachi vegetables and fresh fish. Simple and delicious food made with natural ingredients. The dishes displayed with bright faces will energize your mind and body.

"Toshimaya Tsukihamanoyu" is about 3 minutes by car from Isohara Station. It is a onsen ryokan with a sulfur spring, which is rare at the seaside. If you're looking to soothe your mind and body, we recommend an ocean view room with an open-air bath. Let's relax while being surrounded by the sea, the sky, and onsen.

In addition to the indoor bath and open-air bath, there are two types of private baths, "Kagetsu no Yu" and "Tenpi no Yu". Guests can use the private bath for 45 minutes free of charge. You can expect smooth skin from the sulfur springs. While listening to the sound of the sea, why not spend a luxurious time gazing at the starry sky at night?

For dinner, enjoy a Kaiseki meal at a Japanese restaurant or a hall. You can enjoy dishes that incorporate seasonal delicacies with a focus on local cuisine. From November to March, Ibaraki's famous monkfish hotpot will also be available. You can only enjoy the monkfish that is fat to the liver when you come to Ibaraki. For breakfast, enjoy nutritious Japanese food such as fertilized eggs, kettle-cooked eggs, salads, and grilled fish.

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Hitachi Yu Umi no Yado Hagiya about a 5-minute drive from Omika Station. From the guest room windows, you can see the endless sky, sea, and a straight horizon. You can feel the sea up close and the magnificent view will cleanse your soul. Another plus for women is that the rooms are equipped with amenities such as lotion and cleansing products.

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The area around Hitachi City is where strata from the Cambrian period of the Paleozoic Era were discovered. It is said that there have been hot springs using marine resources since ancient times. Inside the hotel, Shioyu, Kajimeyu, and Yakeishinoyu are uniquely reproduced as Cambria no Yu. How about feeling the power of the sea on your skin while thinking about the time of eternity?

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The area off the coast of Hitachi is known as a good fishing ground, and is a treasure trove of food that is even featured in Japan's oldest book, Hitachi no Kuni Fudoki. For dinner, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine at meal. Starting with an aperitif, sashimi, fried foods, fish dishes, etc. It's full of volume. For breakfast, we offer dishes made with plenty of ingredients from northern Ibaraki such as Omitamako onsen eggs, fresh fatty sashimi konnyaku, and Kajime tsukudani.

About 7 minutes by car from Oarai Station "Oarai ANNEX (Annex) Uoraian". This is a hotel with ocean views from all rooms, which was reopened in the summer of 2019. The most attractive point is that you can see the torii of Kamiiso and the sunrise from all guest rooms. The interior of the hotel has large windows and a sense of openness, and being able to feel the ocean right next to you is a relaxing experience.

This "Superior Twin" is also OK for single use. It's a stylish and clean space, so it's perfect for women traveling alone. Sitting by the window, looking at the sea and drinking coffee... A moment of casual relaxation and silence will soothe your weary soul. Why don't you experience a pleasant morning when you wake up with the sunrise ♪

Breakfast is served in the lounge from 7:30. You can enjoy Western-style meal such as homemade jams and homemade yogurt. Enjoy a delicious meal while watching the rising sun, and your heart will be filled with energy. After you've tasted it, enjoy a morning walk on the beach.

"Kitaibaraki LOHAS Isohara Seaside Hotel" is about 5 minutes by car from Isohara Station. This inn is located in a place surrounded by fishing villages and farming villages. All guest rooms have an ocean view. At night, the lit-up Futatsushima appears fantastically, giving you an extraordinary feeling. We are proud of our high-quality onsen that flow from our own source. Let's enjoy the hot water while looking at the ocean from the sky open-air bath.

The open-air bath in the sky is gaining popularity along with the indoor bath with a view. During the day, you can enjoy a romantic bath under the blue sky overlooking the horizon of Tokiwa Sea, and at night while watching over the moon and stars. It is recommended that you check the operating hours first after checking in, as the men and women are rotated.

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Enjoy breakfast at "LOHAS Table" while gazing at the sea. The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with plenty of organic vegetables, including natto from Ibaraki. They also serve yogurt and bread, and the fisherman's soup, full of the aroma of the sea, is comforting.

Futatsushima Kanko Hotel is about 5 minutes by car from Isohara Station. From the inn, you can only see the sky, the sea, and Futatsushima, a simple landscape. If you're tired of the city's buildings and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, wash your mind here. All rooms have an ocean view and are only 100 meters from the beach. Let's spend a healing time with the sound of waves as BGM.

The men's and women's large public baths are simple with only indoor and outdoor baths, so you can fully enjoy Tokiwa Yumoto onsen. The sulfate springs are said to be effective in relieving fatigue, and you'll be mesmerized by their pleasant texture. At night, you will be healed by the starry sky that can be seen from the open-air bath. It is also recommended to stay at night when you can see the fantastic and divine full moon.

Dinner includes dishes made with fresh seafood and local vegetables. You can enjoy seasonal flavors such as Kaiseki meal plans for those who want to eat both fish and meat, plans that come with simmered fish in the fall, and monkfish hotpot in the winter. For special occasions, you can order Hitachi beef steak to make your dinner extravagant. It fully satisfies the needs of greedy people who want to eat this and that.

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Bettei Suifuso Keizan is about 25 minutes by car from Shin-Hokota Station. Privacy is important, so there are only six rooms. It is an "adults' inn" and junior high school students and younger are not allowed to stay. The "detached Japanese-style room" reminiscent of a teahouse is a spacious 45 square meters. It also comes with an open-air natural onsen bath, so you can have onsen all to yourself.

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You can see Kasumigaura from the ``natural onsen observation bath'' on the second floor. The ``Namekata onsen Tamazukuri no Yu'' that gushes out on the premises is said to be the ``Beauty Bath'' because it does not make you feel cold and is expected to be effective in improving the condition of your skin. There is a "natural onsen rock bath" on the first floor and a men's and women's bath, so why not try soaking in both on a daily basis?

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For dinner, enjoy Kaiseki cuisine at a meal. The menu features delicious dishes using branded Japanese beef, Hitachi beef, and river fish caught in Kasumigaura. You can also indulge in the ``Luxurious Seafood Plan,'' which includes luxurious seafood such as spiny lobster, grilled abalone, and funamori.

Speaking of Goura Coast, it is famous for the model of pine trees, sunrise, and moon that painter Yokoyama Taikan liked to draw. “Goura Kanko Hotel Main Building/Annex Taikanso” is located in Goura. We recommend a Japanese-style room with a sea view or a special room with a private open-air bath. There is also an open-air bath in the large communal bath where you can feel like you are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Soaking in onsen while looking at the night sky or sunrise will cleanse your soul.

The large public bath "Taikan no Yu" has an indoor bath and an open-air bath, so you can enjoy onsen while gazing at the Pacific Ocean. It is said that the smooth spring quality can be expected to be effective for neuralgia, recovery from fatigue, and promotion of health. The two private baths "Tsubaki no Yu" and "Hamagiku no Yu" are the same onsen as the public bath. Make a reservation and try it exclusively♪

Dinner is a Kaiseki meal in the large hall. In addition to seafood meal plans that come with sashimi, boiled fish, fried food, and rice cooked in a pot, Kaiseki meals that allow you to enjoy seasonal flavors are popular, such as the Abalone Gourmet Plan, Crab Gourmet Plan, and Monkfish Gourmet Plan.

Isozaki onsen Hotel New Hakuaki is about a 10-minute walk from Isozaki Station. We have a variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and rooms with open-air baths. There is only one room with an open-air bath, so make your reservation early. Rooms with open-air baths also come with deck chairs, perfect for cooling off. All rooms have ground coffee and bottles of mineral water. There are also nice services for women, such as renting out colored yukatas.

You can enjoy sea views from the open-air bath in the large public bath. The salt spring contains minerals, so you can enjoy a warm and pleasant aftertaste for a long time. In the bathroom, you can choose your favorite shampoo from the shampoo buffet. You can enjoy a welcome drink in the lobby from 15:00 to 21:00, so why not stop by after taking a bath♪

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For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki meal using fresh seafood caught in the Pacific Ocean and seasonal ingredients from local Hitachinaka City. There are a variety of plans available, such as the classic "Standard Course", the "Mini Kaiseki Grade Up Course" for those who love sashimi, and the "Mini Kaiseki Course" for those who are small eaters. It's a nice consideration for people who want to eat a variety of dishes but can't eat a lot.

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"Oarai Park Hotel" is about 10 minutes by car from Oarai Station. The sea and pine forests spread out in front of the hotel, reminiscent of a tropical resort. The room with a jacuzzi bath has an ocean view. Why don't you refresh yourself by looking at the sea view while soaking in the large bath? Taking a bath while watching the sunrise is the best.

This is a hotel with onsen, which is rare even in Oarai town. You can enjoy indoor and outdoor baths at the public bath. Sodium chloride cold mineral springs are also called "hot springs" and have a high heat retention effect, keeping you warm even after you have finished the bath. You can also expect it to have a sterilizing effect due to the effectiveness of the sodium spring.

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For dinner, enjoy Kaiseki cuisine prepared by our head chef. The menu is highly satisfying, with a mix of Western dishes such as ``Shrimp Bisque Soup Pie Wrapped'' and ``Beef Fillet Roti'', as well as local ingredients such as fresh fish sashimi and Koshihikari rice grown in Hitachiota. Breakfast includes simple and healthy Japanese dishes such as Koshihikari rice from Ibaraki, clam soup from Hinuma, and taro miso dengaku.

When you feel a little tired, get away from the hustle and bustle and relax at a seaside inn. With no skyscrapers, no noise, and a calm sea view, it's perfect for cleaning your mind. Soaking in onsen, admiring the scenery, and enjoying the delicious flavors of Ibaraki will wash away all your tiredness. For a refreshing trip, check out a seaside inn.