Culture
Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026
Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Activities
Autumn Colors at Fukuroda Falls
Ibaraki’s famous Fukuroda Falls, one of the 3 most beautiful falls in Japan, is located near the northern city of Daigo, rough..
Shopping
Yuki's Traditional Silk-Weaving
From its legendary beginnings in the mists of time, the legacy of silk-weaving has been passed down from generation to generation..
Activities
Lake Senba, Mito
One of Mito’s landmark attractions is the beautiful Lake Senba, a part of the famous Kairakuen Park. Though it is a man-made l..
Culture
Timeless Tranquility
Roughly a 10 minute walk from Itako Station is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, the venerable (and long-suffering) Chos..
Culture
The Flow of Time
Every year thousands of people visit the Itako Iris Festival to take in the romantic scenery and gorgeous flowers.
Culture
Forest Sanctuary
Purportedly established around 600BC by Emperor Jimmu, Kashima Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerated Shinto places of worship.
Food
Soup Stop
Soup Café Fika is a new restaurant located south-east of the Ibaraki Prefectural Government in Mito, offering tasty and afford..
Gallery
Mito's Plum Blossom Festival
Ibaraki
Autumn Colors at Fukuroda Falls
Ibaraki
Yuki's Traditional Silk-Weaving
Ibaraki
Lake Senba, Mito
Ibaraki
Oarai's Aquaworld Aquarium
Ibaraki
The Ishioka Festival, Ibaraki
Ibaraki
Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum
Ibaraki
Spirit Skills
Ibaraki
Oarai Beach
Ibaraki