Ōarai Marine Tower, Observation tower in Oarai, Japan
The 60-meter Oarai Marine Tower stands along the coastline of Ibaraki Prefecture, providing panoramic views of the ocean and Oarai Port from its observation deck.
The construction of Oarai Marine Tower reached completion in October 1988, establishing a new architectural presence on the Ibaraki Prefecture waterfront.
The tower houses the Galpan Café Panzer Vor on its second floor, connecting with the Girls und Panzer anime series through themed decorations and menu items.
Visitors can access the tower from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM between March and August, while September through February hours extend from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
From the 55-meter high observation deck, winter visitors can see Mount Fuji and the Nikko mountain range across the Kantō region on clear days.
Location: Oarai
Official opening: October 1988
Height: 60 m
Website: http://oarai-mt.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.31047,140.57064
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:18
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