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Jun 2, 2020 · 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.
- 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.
- Peter Choy. Hong Kong, China 5,512 contributions. If only we come couple of weeks later, the view will be fantastic. Leaving the ryokan, we drive to Hitachi Seaside Park 国営ひたち海浜公園.
- Peter Choy. Hong Kong, China 5,512 contributions. One of Japan's best three waterfalls. Leaving Kasama, we drive to Fukuroda Falls 袋田の滝. It is regarded as one of Japan’s top three waterfalls, 120m high and 73m wide.
- TheCurie. Mainz, Germany 179 contributions. Very nice little hiking trail. The best experience, aside from the view from the mountain top, is the ascend and descent.
- Shigeabbott. Abbottstown, PA 216 contributions. Worth a stop. If you fly into Narita, you are likely to spot this giant Buddha from a highway. It’s a beautiful statue that is three times taller than the Statue of Liberty in NYC.
- 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.
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.
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.
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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!
