First sunrise (Isohara coast)

Event Overview

The Isohara coast, which has a long and gentle coastline facing the Pacific Ocean, is known as the place of the poet, Noguchi Ame, known for his "red shoes" and "shabon-tama" and others, and nearby are the birthplace of Ame and the Noguchi Ame Memorial Hall. The first sunrise, which climbs between Futatsu and Mount Tenki, is majestic. Image courtesy of Kenro Suzuki

Info

Event Location:

Isohara Coast

Address:

Isohara, Isohara-cho, Kita-Ibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Public Transportation:

JR Isohara Station → 20-minute walk

Car Access:

4km 10 minutes from Joban Road Kita-Ibaraki IC via Prefectural Road No. 22 and National Route 6

Phone Number:

0293-43-1111 (Northern Ibaraki City Tourism Association)

Event Period

January 1, 2026 (Thursday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events

First sunrise from Isobara coast, Futatsu island
Kenro Suzuki

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