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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.
- Kairakuen Garden in Mito
- Ushiku Daibutsu
- Jaxa Tsukuba Space Centre
- Kiuchi Brewery
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Fukuroda Falls
- Yuki Tsumugi
- Oarai Aquaworld Aquarium
- Mount Tsukuba
- Cafe La Famille
One of the most famous gardens in Japan, Mito's Kairaku-en(偕楽園) is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan (alongside Okayama's Koraku-en and Ishikawa's Kenroku-en). It is especially worth making a trip during the plum blossom season in February and March. This garden 'for everyone's pleasure' (as the name translates) is located not far from Mito S...
The Ushiku Daibutsu(牛久大仏) is a 120m tall statue of Amitabha Buddha in central Ibaraki and one of the tallest statues in the world. Given its size, you shouldn't be surprised to learn you can actually enter inside the statue and take an elevator up to an observation deck with glorious, expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can the...
Tsukuba Science City houses a large number of institutions and research facilities, not to mention Tsukuba University and this space centre. As an introduction to the look and feel of Tsukuba's scientific community, JAXA's Tsukuba Space Centre(TKSC) makes for a good introduction and represents the centre of Japan's space network, being the leading ...
Kiuchi is a small brewery in Naka, Ibaraki, that produces a variety of beers and sake. They are most famous for their Hitachino Nest brand of beer, but started out making a name for themselves from their Kikusakari Sake product. A 'Brew on Premises' experience can be booked in advance, allowing groups to make their own original ale.
Located in Hitachinaka along the eastern coast, Hitachi Seaside Park features an incredible range of flower displays and activities across its 190 hectares. Over anything else, the most identifiable area here is the sprawling fields and hill covered with kochia ('bassia'), which turn red or green depending on the season.
Located in the town of Daigo, Fukuroda Falls is a 120m high waterfall at the source of the Taki River, and ranked third in the Three Great Waterfalls of Japan behind Kegon and Nachi. The falls break at several different levels, with multiple viewing platforms providing different angles to view them. In winter, they are even known to freeze.
Yuki-Tsumugi is a silk-weaving technique which has been on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 1956. Tsumugi no Yakata makes for a good introduction, but there are lots of craftsmen still operating this traditional craft in the areas around Yuki and neighbouring Oyama. The October festival of Yuiichi...
The Aquaworld aquarium is one of Japan's largest, and features around 68,000 sea creatures, including 48 species of shark. Dolphin and seal shows are held several times per day, as well as some other interactive events. This entry should also serve to include Oarai's wider marine, sealife culture, ranging from the seaside markets selling fresh fish...
At 877m Tsukuba-san may not be one of the highest mountains in Japan, but it made the famous list of Hyakumeizan (One Hundred Mountains of Japan) and is well-known amongst hikers. Tsukuba-san consists of twin peaks (Nyotai-san and Nantai-san), a ropeway and cable car, offering hikers multiple routes.
Perhaps a subjective choice, Cafe la Familleis a hidden gem of a French cuisine restaurant tucked away in Yuki city, but well-known in the local community. Best known for its Breton-style galette, Cafe la Famille has a diverse menu for guests to enjoy, surrounded by the perfect rustic, almost-southern France setting. If you have a chance to visit I...
- Hitachi Seaside Park. Hitachi Seaside Park is 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.
- Kairakuen Garden. 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.
- Mito Castle. Mito Castle, situated north of Mito Station, was the former residence of the Mito Tokugawa family, second in status to the Tokugawa shogunate family.
- Oarai Isosaki Shrine. While there are many torii (gateway to a Shinto shrine) standing in oceans and lakes, the torii at Oarai Isosaki Shrine may be the most mystical.
- 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.
Apr 21, 2022 · Stretching along a beautiful section of Japan’s east coast, Ibaraki Prefecture features a wonderfully diverse range of things to see and do. Within easy reach of Tokyo, many of Ibaraki’s star attractions tend to be seen via day trips from the capital.
Feb 6, 2020 · Thursday, February 6, 2020. The Best 2-Day Itinerary that You'll Need for Ibaraki (Japan) 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.
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Jun 24, 2019 · Ibaraki is only around two hours north-east of Tokyo and it’s packed with culture and nature, and some incredible spots that make it worth the trip. Here are 12 interesting things to do in Ibaraki, Japan to get you started!
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