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The best way to get to Ibaraki from Tokyo is via the JR Joban Line from Ueno Station. You can access major Ibaraki stations from Narita using the JR Narita Line. Departing from Tokyo’s Ueno Station, the JR Joban Line passes through Ibaraki on its way north to Tohoku.
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Mar 9, 2018 · Whether you’re traveling by car or public transport, getting to Ibaraki and visiting its main points of interest is doable in a weekend. Well connected with a network of trains, buses and cycling paths, here are some of the best ways to get to and around Ibaraki Prefecture.
- Check out the famous torii gate in the Pacific Ocean. The Kamiiso-no-Torii is the outermost gate of the Oarai Isosaki-jinja shrine. The shrine was first built in 896AD, destroyed in the mid-1500s and rebuilt in 1690.
- Practice Shinto gratitude. In Japan, multiple religions have peacefully coexisted for more than 2,000 years. The main religions here are Buddhism and Shintoism.
- Enjoy a lunch that is out of this world good! At Tsuki Cafe (tsuki means ‘moon’ in Japanese), you’re guaranteed an incredible experience from the moment you arrive.
- Go crazy over anime in Oarai. In the town of Oarai, you can’t go far without noticing anime characters displayed on signs in shop windows. The anime “Girls und Panzer” (that’s tanks in German), is set in the town of Oarai.
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- Fukuroda Falls
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Mount Tsukuba
- Tsukuba Wan Wan Land
- Kairakuen Park
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Ibaraki is a scenic, coastal prefecture just a short trip from Tokyo, making it a perfect weekend getaway location. It’s close to the middle of the country so it beautifully showcases each season. This means you can keep returning and experience a completely unique scene at different times of the year.
Fukuroda Falls is a 120 metre high spectacle with water spilling over four different rock platforms with great force. After you walk through a 276 metre tunnel with the view obstructed, you are delightfully surprised as falls suddenly appear before you. After viewing the falls from mid-way up, you can take an elevator to get a higher view. Gaze dow...
Japan is so very good at transforming attractions with the seasons, so you can continue to return and experience something different. Hitachi Seaside Park is just that. Every season, the swathes of flowers or plants change and create an artistic landscape of colour. Usually one solid colour for miles. We visited in April to see the famous nemophila...
Mount Tsukuba is a 877 metre high non-volcanic mountain famous for its double peaks. The peaks represent a union and it is believed the mountain will bestow marital bliss and harmony upon visitors. The history of the mountain is intriguing, with a story of a rivalry between Tsukuba-san and Fuji-san. The story: A deity came from above and asked for ...
This theme park dedicated to dogs is quite fun and it’s underneath Mount Tsukuba, so perfect for kids who have had their scenic fill for the day on the mountain. It’s also perfect for those who have fur babies and want to take them on an excursion! At this park, you can bring your own dog to play with, or you can rent one to play with and walk for ...
Kairakuen Park is 300 hectares large and is located in Ibaraki’s capital Mito. It is one of Japan’s three great gardens. The park has over 3,000 plum trees in red, pink and white that bloom from February to March. The park overlooks pretty Lake Senba complete with a spurting fountain for extra ambiance. There is also a bamboo grove, a cedar grove a...
Ibaraki is a prefecture of Japan inside the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. A prefecture can be loosely described as being like a state in Australia or the US. Ibaraki has a capital city called Mito. Japan is divided into 47 prefectures and each is unique for its cities, terrain, culture and food. Usually, prefectures in Japanese end with ‘ke...
Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan’s number one producer of natto. It’s a stinky, sticky, contentious fermented soybean dish. Thumbs up to anyone who is willing to give this a try! Ibaraki has one of Japan’s three great gardens at Kairakuen Park in Mito and houses Hitachi seaside park where many flock to see swathes of flowers in different seasons. The pr...
Ibaraki is 6,097 square kilometres and is located on Japan’s main island Honshu, with a long coastline adjoining the Pacific Ocean. The prefecture’s capital city Mito is close to the prefecture’s centre and is surrounded by vast flat agricultural land, a beautiful mountain called Tsukuba and the Pacific Ocean.
Driving to Ibaraki is quick and efficient and takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes to Ibaraki’s capital Mito from Tokyo. Otherwise, take the JR Hitachi and Tokiwa line from Ueno Station and you will arrive in around 2 hours and 10 minutes. For a comprehensive description covering all the options to travel to Mito from Tokyo check Japan-Guide.com
Jun 2, 2020 · Camping in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures. Oarai Camp-jo (Ibaraki) Be one of the first out in the water at Oarai Beach, a popular surf spot in Ibaraki. The sandy seafloor and shallow water attracts surfers and swimmers in summer.
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Dec 24, 2012 · Ibaraki guide: read a guide to Ibaraki Prefecture including Ibaraki hotel accommodation, Ibaraki temples, shrines and festivals.
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Feb 6, 2020 · Ibaraki might just be the most underrated prefecture in Japan. It's pretty near Tokyo (about 2 hours away) and it's easy to get here. You can choose to take a train or bus to Ibaraki. Most people visit Ibaraki for two reasons — Kairakuen (especially during plum season) and the Hitachi Seaside Park.
