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List of twin towns and sister cities in Japan. This is a list of municipalities in Japan which have standing links to local communities in other countries. In most cases, the association, especially when formalised by local government, is known as "town twinning" (usually in Europe) or "sister cities" (usually in the rest of the world).
Ibaraki Prefecture is the northeastern part of the Kantō region, stretching between Tochigi Prefecture and the Pacific Ocean and bounded on the north and south by Fukushima Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture.
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Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城県 , Ibaraki-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Ibaraki Prefecture has a population of 2,828,086 (1 July 2023) and has a geographic area of 6,097.19 square kilometres (2,354.14 square miles).
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Kanto
- Chubu
- Kansai
- Chugoku
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
The new Hokkaido Shinkansen will take you to some of Japan’s most beautiful national parks, top ski resorts, and popular summer destinations. Hokkaido region features only one prefecture of the same name, and its major cities include Sapporo, Asahikawa and Hakodate, which you can easily reach with your Japan Rail Pass.
Tohoku, in the north of Honshu islands, is one of Japan’s most scenic regions. Known for its mountains and great skiing spots, lakes, hot springs, castles and samurai residences. Its capital, Sendai, is known as the “city of trees” and is home to one of the most popular summer festivals in Japan. Prefectures: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi...
Kanto region is Japan’s most populated region as it’s home to the greater Tokyo area. You can also find gems like Yokohama, Hakone (and its five lakes), and Kamakura, an ancient city full of historic treasures. Prefectures: Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, Tochigi, and Tokyo.
The Chubu region is located in central Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It is very diverse, including the cities ofNagoya, Takayama and Kanazawa, the Japanese Alps and the mighty Mount Fuji. Prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
The Kansai or Kinki region is the western region of the island of Honshu and includes the cities of Himeji, Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. It is the cultural and historical heart of Japan and the second-most populated after Kanto. Prefectures: Hyōgo, Kyoto, Mie, Nara, Osaka, Shiga and Wakayama.
Chugoku, also known as the Sanin-Sanyo region, is the westernmost region of Honshu island. This is where you can ride the Sunrise Express night trains and visit the great Izumo Shrine, Okayama (and its Korakuen Garden), Hiroshima and Miyajima. Prefectures: Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi.
Shikoku is Japan’s smallest island and region and probably the most peaceful one. It is known for its abundant nature, beautiful rivers, and wonderful onsen, and it is the home of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage as well as Matsuyama and Takamatsu cities. Prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kōchi, and Tokushima.
The Kyushu region includes both Kyushu island and Okinawa islands. Kyushu offers a perfect mix of history, natural beauty, and modern cities like Fukuoka. Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture, its known for its magnificent beaches. Prefectures: Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Ōita and Saga in Northern Kyushu; Kagoshima, Miyazaki and Okinawa in Souther...
Dec 24, 2012 · Ibaraki guide: read a guide to Ibaraki Prefecture including Ibaraki hotel accommodation, Ibaraki temples, shrines and festivals.
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Ibaraki has 2 neighbours. Tochigi prefecture of Japan ; Saitama-ken prefecture of Japan
