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- 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.
- Ibaraki: The Perfect Day Trip Destination from Tokyo
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Kairakuen Garden
- Mito Castle
- Oarai Isosaki Shrine
- Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine
- Kasama Inari Shrine
- Hoshiimo Shrine
- Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine
- Mount Tsukuba
Photo by Pixta Ibarakiis located north of Tokyo, bordering Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, and Fukushima prefectures. It is the 11th largest prefecture in Japan, with a population of around 2.84 million. Mito City is the prefectural capital.
Photo by Pixta Hitachi Seaside Parkis one of the most famous spots in the prefecture. It is located in Hitachinaka City by the Pacific Ocean. From JR Katsuta Station, ride the bus departing from the east gate to bus stop No. 2. It is a 15-minute ride to Kaihin Koen West Entrance (Nishi-guchi) bus stop and 20 minutes to Kaihin Koen South Entrance (M...
Photo by Pixta Kairakuen, located in the prefectural capital of Mito City, is one of the three major gardens in Japan. From Mito Station, it is a 20-minute bus ride to the facility. The best season to visit is February when the ume (plum) flowers bloom. While cherry blossoms attract crowd-goers, the plum blossoms in Kairakuen should not be missed!
Photo by Pixta Mito Castle, situated north of Mito Station, was the former residence of the Mito Tokugawa family, second in status to the Tokugawa shogunate family. It ranks among the top 100 Japanese castles chosen by experts. Visitors can see the Otemon, a gate formerly used by people of high status. There's also the sumiyagura (corner tower), bu...
Photo by Pixta While there are many torii (gateway to a Shinto shrine) standing in oceans and lakes, the torii at Oarai Isosaki Shrinemay be the most mystical. It is also known as a place to view the sunrise, with many people gathering to snap photos of the sun rising from the horizon and above the torii. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes from Mito S...
Sakatsura Isosaki Shrineis located on a hill near the Isosaki fishing port. Sakatsura Isosaki and Oarai shrines are said to be related, with shrine-goers worshiping the same deities. The row of camelia trees by the approach is designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. When the flowers bloom in March, they fill the grounds with exceptional...
More than 3 million people visit Kasama Inari Shrine, ranked among Japan's top three Inari shrines, to pray annually for prosperous business or a rich harvest. During the Kiku Matsuri (Chrysanthemum Festival), held from mid-October to late November, the number of visitors comes close to the hatsumode (first shrine visit) season in the new year. Add...
Photo by Pixta Hoshiimo Shrine, located in Hitachinaka City, is famous for its row of golden torii. The shrine's name comes from hoshi-imo (dried sweet potato), a signature Ibaraki product, and hoshii mono, which means "things that I want" in Japanese. It might be fun to visit this shrine, where visitors pray to fulfill their wishes. Address: Ibara...
Kashima Jingu, which boasts a rich history, is often paired with Katori Shrine in Chiba Prefecture. Seven buildings, including the honden (main shrine building), haiden (prayer hall), and romon (tower gate entrance), are designated as national important cultural properties. This is the main shrine among approximately 600 Kashima Shrines throughout ...
Mount Tsukuba, one of the prominent mountains in the Kanto region, is listed among the "100 Famous Japanese Mountains." It is frequently compared to Mount Fuji, even referenced as "Fuji in the west, Tsukuba in the east." Visitors can either trek or ride the ropeway to the summit.
- Hitachi Seaside Park. This large flower park, located near Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, features a wide variety of seasonal flowers and greenery along with a small amusement park, several cycling and walking trails.
- Mount Tsukuba. Mount Tsukuba stands at an elevation of 877 meters with two separate peaks. You can ascend to the summit by a cable car, ropeway, or by walking on a hiking trail.
- Sudo Honke: Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewery. Located in the city of Kasama, Sudo Honke is the oldest Japanese sake brewery in Japan, dating back to the year 1141!
- Oarai Isosaki Shrine. This ancient shrine stands on the coastline facing the Pacific Ocean in Ibaraki Prefecture. The torii gate, called Kamiiso-no-Torii, which means “gate at the beach of the gods” stands at the shore of the ocean while waves crash about its base.
- Kijian. While 97 percent of urushi used to make lacquerware products is imported from China, 15 percent of Japan’s domestically produced urushi is harvested in northern Ibaraki.
- Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art and Rokkaku-do. Though the name Tenshin Okakura may not ring any bells at first, most people will recognize his Meiji-era international bestseller The Book of Tea, a collection of meditations on the importance of tea and tea ceremony to Japanese culture.
- Kairakuen. Kairakuen is, together with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama, one of Japan’s three great gardens from the Edo Period. Mito Domain’s ninth daimyo Nariaki Tokugawa founded the garden in 1842, with the desire to provide a beautiful Japanese garden that was open to the public.
- Sudohonke Sake Brewery. Owned by descendants of a samurai family, Sudohonke Sake Brewery is unique for many reasons. Surrounded by a slew of ancient trees – some an astonishing 800 years of age – this brewery values its natural resources and is built around them.
Jul 24, 2023 · Ibaraki Prefecture is home to many popular tourist attractions. Some of the most popular ones include the Tsukuba Space Center, the Kairakuen Garden, and the Hitachi Seaside Park. You can also visit the Kasama Inari Shrine, the Oarai Aquarium, and the Fukuroda Falls.
Dec 10, 2021 · Ibaraki prefecture is less than an hour away from Tokyo, and has great spots to enjoy nature and historical sites. Here are the best places to visit in Ibaraki.
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May 15, 2019 · Don’t know anything about Ibaraki Prefecture? Check out this handy guide to find out what there to see and do across the whole region.
