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Experience Oarai's Ocean at Japan's Largest-Class Shark Display and Black Tide Large Tank

About this spot

A representative aquarium of Ibaraki Prefecture where you can fully experience Oarai's Pacific-facing ocean. The facility's symbol, the "Black Tide Large Tank," is a powerful open space where rays and sharks glide gracefully, and the towering tunnel tank makes both children and adults pause in wonder. The shark display corner, boasting one of Japan's highest variety of species, is especially popular with children who love reference books. Dolphin and sea lion shows are held multiple times daily, allowing you to fully enjoy the afternoon before the fireworks festival. The facility features restaurants and comfortable rest areas throughout, so you can explore at a leisurely pace.

Fireworks details

Name: 大洗花火大会

Date & time: 9/26 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 大洗サンビーチ・東茨城郡大洗町

Shells: approx. 20,000

大洗サンビーチを舞台に繰り広げられる、約20,000発の大規模花火大会です。遮るものがない太平洋の広い空いっぱいに開く花火は、内陸の花火大会とはまったく違う開放感があります。海の上で炸裂する大輪の花火は音の反響も豊かで、砂浜に座って見上げると光と音が体全体に届く迫力。スターマインや尺玉など多彩なプログラムが夜空を彩り、フィナーレに向けて次々と打ち上がる連発は観覧客を大いに沸かせます。9月の夜の海風とともに楽しむ、大洗の1年で最も盛大な夜です。

Tips

開催時間は当日の公式発表で確認してください(時間未定)。荒天時の中止・延期は大会公式の情報に従ってください。終了後は周辺道路と駐車場が大変混雑するため、帰りは花火終了から少し時間を置いてから移動するか、大洗駅方面への徒歩ルートを事前に確認しておきましょう。足元が暗いので、スマホのライトやヘッドライトがあると安心です。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: komakoma-hanabi.com

Tips

About 10 minutes from Oarai Station by free shuttle bus or regular bus. Admission is ¥1,850 for adults, ¥925 for children (elementary and junior high school students), and free for infants (age verification required). The dolphin show is popular, so it's recommended to secure seating early. On the fireworks day, ticket purchase lines may form, so consider purchasing tickets online through the official website.