＜Mentai Park Oarai＞A rundown of what you want to see, know, and eat about mentaiko｜Mito,Kasama,Oarai,HitachinakaFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A rundown of what you want to see, know, and eat about mentaiko

Located in Oarai, one of Ibaraki Prefecture’s top tourist destinations, this theme park is dedicated to mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and operated by the renowned mentaiko manufacturer Kanefuku. The facility features an on-site factory where over 5 tons of mentaiko are produced daily, and visitors can watch the production process up close. Freshly made mentaiko is available for purchase and tasting, and a fun gallery allows visitors to learn about mentaiko through interactive exhibits. It’s a hit with both children and adults alike. Nearby attractions include the popular Aqua World aquarium and Hitachi Seaside Park, famous for its seasonal flowers, making this theme park a perfect addition to your itinerary.

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The Direct Sales Store Also Has Limited Goods Available Only Here

The direct sales store offers freshly made raw mentaiko (spicy marinated pollock roe) in limited quantities. A variety of options are available, ranging from classic mentaiko to unique creations like "saba mentaiko" and "mentai shumai." These can be enjoyed in many ways, whether as a topping for rice or as a snack to pair with sake.

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Enjoy Freshly Made Mentaiko at the Food Corner

A food corner filled with mentaiko and piping hot rice. Onigiri and Mentai-don made with freshly made raw mentaiko are available in limited quantities, so be quick! Mentai soft serve ice cream with its addictive sweet and salty taste is also popular.

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Explore Mentaiko in Depth Through the Gallery and Factory Tour

In the gallery, where you can learn about the history of mentaiko that is surprisingly unknown, there is also a game corner where you can have fun learning about mentaiko. Also, during the free factory tour, you can watch the mentaiko being made through the glass.

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Fun for everyone from children to adults Mentaiko theme park

Factory tours are free. There is also a direct sales store where you can purchase products freshly made at the factory and a food corner where you can enjoy freshly made raw food on the spot, making this a theme park for mentaiko lovers.

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At the Direct Sales StoreLimited goods available only here

We sell freshly made mentaiko in limited quantities only at our direct sales store. There are also a wide variety of variations, from regular mentaiko to "saba mentaiko" and "mentai shumai," and it can be used in a variety of ways at the table, from accompanying rice to snacking with sake.
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At the food cornerEnjoy freshly made mentaiko

A food corner filled with mentaiko and piping hot rice. Onigiri and Mentai-don made with freshly made raw mentaiko are available in limited quantities, so be quick. Mentai soft serve ice cream with its addictive sweet and salty taste is also popular.
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At a gallery or factory tourDigging deeper into mentaiko

In the gallery, where you can learn about the history of mentaiko that is surprisingly unknown, there is also a game corner where you can have fun learning about mentaiko. Also, during the free factory tour, you can watch the mentaiko being made through the glass.
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From mail order siteCan also be ordered

You can also purchase the highest quality mentaiko from Kanefuku's official mail order site. There is a wide range of products available depending on the usage situation, from items for use at home as an accompaniment to everyday meals to various gift sets for gifts.
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limited quantityFreshly made "mentai bowl"

We sell a limited quantity of "Mentai-don" that can only be eaten here. This is a menu for adults that uses freshly made mentaiko, which has a salty taste and a firm texture, and is made exclusively for this menu. It doesn't last long, but you can also take it out (790 yen).
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Mentai Park Oarai

Address

8255-3 Isohama Town, Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki County, Ibaraki

Access

[Car] Approximately 10 minutes from Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway [Train] Approximately 20 minutes walk from Oarai Station on the Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line

Official Website

https://mentai-park.com/ooarai/

TEL

+81-29-219-4101Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".

FAX

+81-29-219-4102

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Business hours

Shop: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. *9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, Food corner: 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. *9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

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