Things to Do

Ibaraki

Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

Home to the largest varieties of sharks in Japan! Meet over 580 different species of sea life in 9 different zones at one of the best aquariums in all Japan!

Ibaraki / Zoos & Aquariums / Aquarium

Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Falls)

Fascinating Falls with different seasonal views in each visit.

Ibaraki / Nature Spots / One of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls

Lake Kasumigaura

The second-largest lake in Japan. In the magnificent scenery with Kasumigaura and Mt.Tsukuba, you can enjoy lakeside cycling.

Ibaraki / Nature Spots / Lake, Lake activity, and Cycling

Kairakuen Garden

One of Japan’s three famous gardens. The 32-acre garden that incorporates natural scenic beauty has many spots that reflect the original designs.

Ibaraki / Parks & Gardens / Japanese garden

Hitachi Seaside Park

Enjoy Seasonal Flowers and Amusement Park Attractions at This Park

Ibaraki / Parks & Gardens / Park

• 7 Oct 2019

  It takes 120 minutes from Tokyo! Let's go to the Hitachi Seaside Park and viewing blooming 32,000 of flowers!

  Summer cypress dramatically turn to crimson and beautiful Cosmoses.

• 1 May 2019

  Four Must-visit Hanami Spots in the Suburbs of the Kanto Region during the Golden Week

  Japanese people enjoy several continuous days of holiday between late April and early May, which are called the Golden Week in Japan. Then various regions of Japan will be bustling with crowded vacationers. Our careful selection finds that, in the suburbs of the Kanto region, the following four hanami spots seem most worth your visit during the Golden Week.

• 21 Oct 2018

  Enjoy an Autumn of Pleasure Trips and Meals! Travel with the “Toei One-day Pass” to Secret Places in Tokyo!

  Autumn in Japan means beautifully colored trees and pleasantly crisp air, making it the perfect season for walking around the city! Additionally, there are many seasonal ingredients in autumn, so going around trying all the different delicacies is also a great choice. As such, this article will introduce a sightseeing plan for Tokyo in the autumn, featuring delicious gourmet foods and walks through fun tucked-away secret places!

Moka Railway

You’ve got to ride it once! C12 steam locomotive is whistling and going strong on a regular schedule.

Tochigi,Ibaraki / Railway, steam locomotive

Hitachi City Kamine Zoo

Visit the zoo looking down the Pacific Ocean and watch nearly 100 species of adorable animals.

Ibaraki / Zoos & Aquariums / Zoo

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center

See Japan’s space exploration in action up close. Many trial models of spaceships are on display.

Ibaraki / Museums / Tour Facility

Kashima Jingu

It enshrines a warrior god revered by the ancient imperial court, military commanders and swordsmen since the establishment in 660 BC.

Ibaraki / Shrines & Temples / Shrine

• 25 Dec 2016

  Kashima Shrine

  Kashima Shrine is where Takemikazuchi-no-Okami, a kami of martial arts, is enshrined. Founded in 660, it is a historical shrine.

Hitachi Station

Beautiful glass-walled station building with the Pacific Ocean filling the windows.

Ibaraki / Tourist Attractions

Kasama Inari Shrine

The shrine is over 1370 years old and is considered one of Japan's three major Inari shrines. Successive lords of the Kasama domain revered it.

Ibaraki / Shrines & Temples / Shrines

Kodokan

Mito feudal domain’s 9th lord, Tokugawa Nariaki established this largest domain school in Japan.

Ibaraki / Museums / Historical facility

Ushiku Daibutsu

It is so big that Nara’s Buddha statue can sit on its palm. The world’s tallest Buddha statue and lovely flowers will give you a soothing day.

Ibaraki / Parks & Gardens / Buddha statue, park

Nakaminato Fish Market

A popular seafood market crowded with many visitors during the holidays, you can also try and buy local fresh fish caught at the seashore.

Ibaraki / Shopping Streets / Market

Ryujin Suspension Bridge

One of Japan’s largest pedestrian-only suspension bridges. Visitors may also enjoy a 100m tall bungee jump!

Ibaraki / Tourist Attractions

IBARAKI FLOWER PARK

Experience the beauty of flowers and nature at the Flower Park, where you can not only "see" but also "feel" with your five senses.

Ibaraki / Zoos & Aquariums / Botanical gardens, parks

Tsukuba Wanwan Land

500 dogs are waiting for you. Walk and interact with these cute dogs and watch their adorable show.

Ibaraki / Amusement Parks & Theme parks / Theme park

IBARAKI NATURE MUSEUM

Learn about nature in the past, present, and future, and deepen your understanding of the global environment.

Ibaraki / Museums / Nature Museum

Okukuji Onsen Hot Spring Area

A hot spring area along a clear mountain stream in the northwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture.

Ibaraki / Famous Places / Hot Spring Area

Craft Hills Kasama

A complex facility to learn about Japan’s traditional ceramic crafts, Kasama-yaki, and also enjoy art, nature, and food.

Ibaraki / Experiences Facilities / Interactive facility

Old Town Makabe

It is the townscape designated as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings," with buildings from various eras remaining in the Edo period town layout.

Ibaraki / Tourist Attractions / Tourist attraction

Tsumugi no Yakata

The facility where you can see, touch and work on Yuki Tsumugi woven the same way as in the ancient days.

Ibaraki / Experiences Facilities / Museum, workshop, traditional crafts

Mt. Tsukuba

The peak sacred mountain is praised as "the Fuji of the west and the Tsukuba of the east" and offers a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain, with easy access to the summit.

Ibaraki / Nature Spots / Mountain hiking, mountain climbing, power spots

Kashima Soccer Museum

A museum next to the stadium showcasing the victories of the Kashima Antlers soccer team, one of the finest in the Japan League.

Ibaraki / Museums / Museum

Michi-no-Eki Hitachi Osakana Center

Let's Enjoy Fishes Landed Off The Coast of Hitachi-Oki!

Ibaraki / Shopping Streets / Michi-no-Eki Roadstops