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Ibaraki
Natural beauty from Tsukuba Geopark to Mito's Kairaku-en
Top Attractions in Ibaraki
Around Ibaraki
Ibaraki Top 10
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![Yasumidokoro Sakacho]( "Yasumidokoro Sakacho")
1Yasumidokoro Sakacho
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![Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage]( "Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage")
2Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage
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![Ibaraki Flower Park]( "Ibaraki Flower Park")
3Ibaraki Flower Park
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![Koga Kubo Park]( "Koga Kubo Park")
4Koga Kubo Park
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![TeamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces]( "TeamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces")
5TeamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces
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![Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage]( "Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage")
6Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage
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![Takahashi Tofu Shop & Cafe]( "Takahashi Tofu Shop & Cafe")
7Takahashi Tofu Shop & Cafe
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![Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail]( "Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail")
8Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail
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![Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of the Land]( "Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of the Land")
9Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of the Land
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![Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by the Bounty of the Sea]( "Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by the Bounty of the Sea")
10Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by the Bounty of the Sea
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![Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair]( "Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair")
1Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair
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![Mito's Plum Blossom Festival]( "Mito's Plum Blossom Festival")
2Mito's Plum Blossom Festival
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![Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition]( "Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition")
3Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
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![Be Amazed at the Ushiku Daibutsu]( "Be Amazed at the Ushiku Daibutsu")
4Be Amazed at the Ushiku Daibutsu
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![Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival]( "Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival")
5Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival
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![Spring Festival at Kamine Park]( "Spring Festival at Kamine Park")
6Spring Festival at Kamine Park
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![Japan Umeshu Festival]( "Japan Umeshu Festival")
7Japan Umeshu Festival
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![Hitachi City Sakura Matsuri]( "Hitachi City Sakura Matsuri")
8Hitachi City Sakura Matsuri
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![Field Of Millions Of Flowers]( "Field Of Millions Of Flowers")
9Field Of Millions Of Flowers
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![Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival]( "Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival")
10Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival
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Upcoming Ibaraki Events
Activities
Inashiki Tulip Festival 2026
Each year in April, the Inashiki Tulip Festival is held at Ibaraki's Wada Park. Located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Japan's..
Activities
Spring Festival at Kamine Park 2026
Ibaraki's Kamine Park is a fun place for a family-friendly day out year-round -- the venue is home to a zoo, amusement park..
Where to eat in Ibaraki
Food
How to: Starbucks Wi-Fi
Tom RoseveareJust like at major Starbucks branches across the world, visiting Starbucks in Japan is a great way to connect to the Internet not..
Food
Menya Aoi in Tsukuba
Tom RoseveareAoi (麺や蒼) ramen is one of the top ranked shops in the ramen battleground of Ibaraki's Tsukuba.
Food
Dragon Noodles
Tom RoseveareTry the incredibly spicy Devil Dragon ramen at Dragon Noodles in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki
Places to stay in Ibaraki
Luxury
Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by t...
Joanna LigonEvery journey has its pace. In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Accommodation
Hotel Season Mito
Elena LisinaThe Hotel Season Mito is located close to JR Mito Station. Featuring all of the modern comforts, the hotel is close to many places..
Accommodation
APA Hotel Mito Ekimae
Peter SidellJust a minute from Mito station in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture, APA Hotel Mito Ekimae is a typical business hotel, with rooms..
Latest Ibaraki Reports
Culture
Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of...
Joanna LigonHere’s an ideal itinerary for experiencing Ibaraki’s finest flavors and most stunning sceneries.
Culture
Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail
Tiffany AguilarSurrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless ..
Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage
Tom RoseveareIbaraki Prefecture encompasses a vast region covering diverse landscapes, coastal and mountainous terrain and offering great access..