Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2027 Mid Feb - Late Mar Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Festivals Hitachi Seaside Park in October Yu Nakao A perfect day outside Tokyo at Hitachi Seaside Park, a seaside park with gardens and an amusement park. It is a great place to see..
Culture Matsuri Tsukuba 2026 Late Aug Matsuri Tsukuba is the science city's end of summer festival, August 25th and 26th. See massive nebuta floats, try local and..
Traditional Warp Station Edo Tom Roseveare Edo-period reconstruction for a tranquil step into the past
Culture Oarai Isosaki Shrine Ignatius Koh Oarai Isosaki Shrine is tucked away in Oarai, Ibaraki where a lone torii gate stands amid the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean...
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..
12 Temples & Shrines Kairakuen Garden in Spring Susan Tumanon Kairakuen garden was built by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of Mito. The name Kairaku means to share pleasures with people.
Culture Yuiichi Festival 2019 Mid Oct Past Event Bringing together the local people and crafts to celebrate Yūki's history and culture.