Culture Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of... Joanna Ligon Here’s an ideal itinerary for experiencing Ibaraki’s finest flavors and most stunning sceneries.
Culture Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 2026 Early Nov The Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition is one of the top three fireworks displays in Japan. Come and witness the freshest new display..
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026 Feb 11th - Mar 22nd Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Culture Be Amazed at the Ushiku Daibutsu Brad Stephens Visit the biggest Buddha statue in the world! Acknowledged and recorded in the Guinness World Records!
Culture Dondoyaki Festival at Hitachi Seaside Park 2027 Mid Jan Each winter, Hitachi Seaside National Government Park hosts Dondoyaki, a traditional fire festival that offers visitors a rare chance..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu 4.1 (7Reviews) Ushiku Daibutsu is one of the three tallest bronze Buddha statues in the world. The 120-meter-high and 4,000-ton statue was erected in 1993 and is currently..
Culture Hitachi Seaside Park 5 (2Reviews) Hitachi Seaside Park, located about two hours away from Tokyo in Hitachinaka City, overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is famous for its exquisite flower..
Culture Kashima Shrine The Kashima Shrine is the oldest Shinto shrine in the Kanto region. This shrine is located in Ibaraki Prefecture and is said to have been built in 600..