TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER353 / INASHIKI

Japan · Ibaraki

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Inashiki

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Yokotone Lock Gate in December 2017稲敷市
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

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Inashiki in southern Ibaraki offers canal history and a shrine. Arrange onward transport toward the lock from Sawara Station and toward the shrine from Shimosa-Kozaki Station. Both stations are outside the city; plan the destinations separately.

This guide covers places within Inashiki, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Yokotone Lock Gate in December 201701

A first-visit stop

Yokotone Lock Gate

横利根閘門

A historic brick lock and canal structure. The photograph dates to December 2017. View it from public areas, keeping out of operating facilities and restricted waterside areas.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02

A first-visit stop

Osugi Shrine

大杉神社

Also known as Anba-sama, this shrine is noted for decorated shrine buildings and grounds. Follow worship and photography guidance; beliefs concerning wishes do not guarantee outcomes.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

MAFF’s geographical-indication register describes Edosaki Kabocha, pumpkins ripened in the field before harvest, produced in Inashiki and Katsura-cho in Ushiku. The name does not apply to every local pumpkin; check labels, seasonal availability and preparation ingredients.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Start with public areas around the lock. Plan Osugi Shrine as a separate destination with driving or connecting transport and a return plan.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.