📝 Articles about Ibaraki
Kashima Jingu and Suigo Itako Course
A course savoring history and waterside charm, worshipping at the ancient Kashima Jingu sh…
Fukuroda Falls and Daigo Okukuji Shamo Course
A course through the nature and gourmet of Daigo Town, feeling the power of Fukuroda Falls…
Mount Tsukuba Hiking Shrine and Science City Course
An ambitious course combining a hike up the famous Mount Tsukuba, a visit to its summit sh…
Hitachi Seaside Park and Oarai Coastal Course
A day by the sea combining the flower filled Hitachi Seaside Park with Oarai, lively with …
Mito Kairakuen and Kodokan with Natto Gourmet Course
A classic day trip in Mito, strolling one of Japans three great gardens, exploring the old…
Hitachi Unomisaki Onsen
A Hitachi seaside spring facing the Pacific, near the Unomisaki cape and Kamine Park views…
Yasato Yunosawa Kosen
A mineral spring in Yasato at the foot of the Tsukuba range, set amid orchards and rural h…
Hananuki Takahagi Onsen
A Takahagi spa near the autumn famed Hananuki Gorge, with a suspension bridge and quiet st…
Itako Suigo Onsen
A spring in the waterside town of Itako, alive with iris festivals and gentle river boat c…
Daigo Onsen
A gentle spring in the Okukuji hills by the Kuji River, near apple orchards and valley sce…
Fukuroda Onsen
A mountain spa near the famed Fukuroda Falls, offering a four tiered cascade and quiet val…
Tsukuba Onsen
A spring at the foot of famed Mount Tsukuba, with a cablecar climb and sweeping Kanto plai…
Izura Onsen
A spring on the Izura coast linked to Tenshin Okakura, with cliffs and a hexagonal hall of…
Isohara Onsen
A quiet coastal spa in northern Ibaraki tied to the poet Ujo Noguchi, rich in seaside atmo…
Oarai Onsen
A seaside hot spring facing the Pacific, prized for salty waters and fresh coastal cuisine…
Sashima Tea and Kenchin Soba
A fine tea of western Ibaraki paired with hearty kenchin soba, a warming taste of local co…
Kasumigaura Unagi
A specialty raised by the bounty of Lake Kasumigaura, grilled eel glazed and served fragra…
Hitachi Beef
A premium wagyu brand of Ibaraki, prized for fine marbling and deep, rich flavor.…
Ryugasaki Croquette
A local croquette that enlivens the shopping streets of Ryugasaki, offering many flavors t…
Hoshiimo
A rustic sweet from Hitachinaka, sun dried sweet potato prized for its natural, concentrat…
Ibaraki Melon
A luscious fruit from the top producing region in Japan, grown in the sandy soils along th…
Stamina Ramen
A local noodle dish born in Mito, topped with a thick sauce of liver and vegetables for a …
Hitachi Aki Soba
A fragrant heirloom buckwheat grown in the mountain villages of Daigo, prized for its deep…
Anko Nabe
The signature winter seafood hot pot of northern Ibaraki, made from a whole anglerfish wit…
Mito Natto
A fermented specialty of Ibaraki, small bean natto nurtured in Mito with deep flavor and s…
Muramatsusan Kokuzodo Temple in Tokai, a Power Spot of Wisdom and Fortune
One of Japan three great Kokuzo temples, said to be founded by Kobo Daishi, Muramatsusan K…
Amabiki Kannon Temple in Sakuragawa City, Famed for Childbirth and Hydrangeas
An old temple said to have opened in 587, Amabiki Kannon is known as a sacred place for sa…
Tsukimachi no Taki Waterfall in Daigo, a Power Spot You Step Behind
A rare waterfall you can walk behind, Tsukimachi no Taki enshrines a Kannon of childbirth …
Yoshida Jinja Shrine in Mito City, the Third Shrine of Hitachi on Asahiyama
Enshrining the legendary prince Yamatotakeru, Yoshida Jinja is the third shrine of old Hit…
Omika Jinja Shrine in Hitachi City, a Mythic Power Spot on Ancient Rock
The rocky hill bearing the main hall is a stratum some 500 million years old. Omika Jinja …
Hanazono Jinja Shrine in Kitaibaraki City, a Hidden Autumn Power Spot
Said to have been founded by the general Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, Hanazono Jinja sits in a …
Hitokotonushi Jinja Shrine in Joso City, the All Granting Deity of One Wish
Enshrining an all-granting deity who carefully hears a single wish, Hitokotonushi Jinja is…
Oiwa Jinja Shrine in Hitachi City, a Sacred Mountain of 188 Deities
Enshrining as many as 188 deities, Oiwa Jinja sits on the oldest sacred mountain of old Hi…
Izumi Jinja Shrine in Hitachi City, a Mystical Spring of Emerald Water
Said to be the oldest shrine in Hitachi City, Izumi Jinja is known for an emerald spring r…
Shizu Jinja Shrine in Naka City, a Quiet Ancient Power Spot of Hitachi
Revered for centuries as the second shrine of the old Hitachi Province, Shizu Jinja sits i…
Ibaraki Winter Travel: Kairakuen Plum, Frozen Fukuroda Falls & Mt. Tsukuba
茨城の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。袋田の滝氷瀑・偕楽園梅まつり・筑波山など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Ibaraki Autumn Foliage 2026: Fukuroda Falls, Ryujin Gorge & Hanazono Valley
茨城の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。袋田の滝・竜神峡・花園渓谷など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Ibaraki Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Ibaraki. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Ibaraki Local Gourmet Guide: Mito Natto
Discover Ibaraki''s unique local cuisine including 水戸納豆. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Ibaraki: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Ibaraki! Discover top indoor attractions including 国立科学博物館筑…
Ibaraki Food Guide: Natto, Ankou Nabe & Musk Melon
Ibaraki is the spiritual home of natto fermented soybeans. Discover the luxury ankou monkf…
Nemophila Blooms at Hitachi Seaside Park
A miraculous blue carpet of 5.3 million nemophila flowers covering the hills of Hitachinak…
Mount Tsukuba: Twin Peaks Overlooking the Kanto Plain
A sacred mountain known as "the Fuji of the East," offering panoramic views of the Kanto P…
Fukuroda Falls: One of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls
A majestic 120m-high waterfall that transforms into a spectacular frozen cascade in winter…
Ushiku Daibutsu: One of the World's Largest Bronze Statues
A 120-meter-tall bronze Buddha standing majestically on the Ibaraki plains, offering inter…
Kasama Inari Shrine: One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines
One of Japan's three great Inari shrines, attracting over 3 million visitors annually with…
Oarai Isosaki Shrine: The Sacred Torii Rising from the Sea
The iconic "Kamiiso no Torii" rising from the waves is one of Ibaraki's most iconic views,…
Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition: Japan's Premier Fireworks Event
A competitive fireworks festival where pyrotechnists from across Japan compete, illuminati…
Kasama-yaki: The Oldest Pottery Town in the Kanto Region
With over 260 years of history, Kasama is a pottery mecca attracting artists from across J…
Ryujin Suspension Bridge: A Bungee Jumping Destination
A 375-meter pedestrian suspension bridge surrounded by autumn foliage, also famous as one …
Mito Castle Ruins and Kodokan: Birthplace of the Mito School
The castle ruins of the Mito domain, one of the three Tokugawa branch families, where the …
Hitachi Sakura Festival: Cherry Blossoms with Ocean Views
Cherry blossoms with the Pacific Ocean as backdrop at Kamine Park, one of Ibaraki's best h…
JAXA Tsukuba Space Center: Japan's Space Frontier
Visit the facility where Japanese astronauts train, with hands-on experiences including a …
Kitaibaraki: Goura Coast and Tenshin Memorial Art Museum
The rugged Pacific coastline where art visionary Okakura Tenshin found inspiration, featur…
Inashiki White Swan Habitat: Swans on Winter Lake Kasumigaura
Hundreds of white swans descend on Lake Kasumigaura area each winter, creating a fantastic…
Mito Natto: The Sacred Land of Japan's Finest Fermented Soybeans
Mito is synonymous with natto (fermented soybeans), boasting Japan's top production and of…
Ankou Nabe: Ibaraki's Winter King of Hot Pots
A rich hot pot made with deep-sea angler fish, a winter staple along the Ibaraki coast fro…
Bando City: Ancient Healing Temple and East Kanto's Oldest Yakushi
Home to one of the Bando 33 Kannon temples and surrounded by the watery landscapes between…
Makabe Hinamatsuri: Hina Dolls in a Historic Edo-Era Town
Historic Edo-period storehouses in Makabe town display thousands of hina dolls, creating a…
Kashima Jingu and Katori Jingu: The Ultimate Power Spot Circuit
The grand headquarters of around 600 Kashima shrines nationwide, dedicated to the god of m…
Lake Kasumigaura: Life on the Shores of Japan's Second Largest Lake
Japan's second largest lake at 220 km², offering cycling, traditional sail fishing boats, …
Kairakuen Plum Festival — Welcoming Spring at One of Japan's Three Great Gardens
Visit Kairakuen in Mito during late February, when over 3,000 plum trees burst into bloom …
Fukuroda Falls — Ibaraki's Mightiest Power Spot Born of Nature
Stand before Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls, whose four tiers casca…
Kashima Jingu — The Ancient Grand Shrine of the Eastern Warrior God
Explore Kashima Jingu, one of Japan's oldest grand shrines, dedicated to Takemikazuchi-no-…
Hitachi Seaside Park — A Seasonal Floral Wonderland by the Sea
Visit Hitachi Seaside Park for spectacular seasonal flowers: nemophila in spring, kochia i…