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Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城)
Our Recommendation
3.5/5
Review: Consider visting if you have time

Ibaraki Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is a great place to visit all year round. It has beautiful flower-filled parks, deep gorges, and fascinating science museums. One of the most famous attractions is the Hitachi Seaside Park, where visitors can enjoy the spectacular display of flowers while having a picnic or taking a leisurely stroll. Hikers will appreciate the scenic beauty of Mt. Tsukuba and Okukuji Park. Koga is an ideal place to explore well-preserved temples and buildings. Ibaraki is also home to the Tsukuba Science City, which houses Japan’s space agency, JAXA, and is easily accessible from Tokyo.

Ibaraki Prefecture (茨城)

Our Recommendation
3.5/5
Consider visiting if you have time

Ibaraki Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is a great place to visit all year round. It has beautiful flower-filled parks, deep gorges, and fascinating science museums. One of the most famous attractions is the Hitachi Seaside Park, where visitors can enjoy the spectacular display of flowers while having a picnic or taking a leisurely stroll. Hikers will appreciate the scenic beauty of Mt. Tsukuba and Okukuji Park. Koga is an ideal place to explore well-preserved temples and buildings. Ibaraki is also home to the Tsukuba Science City, which houses Japan’s space agency, JAXA, and is easily accessible from Tokyo.

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Places to visit in Ibaraki

Hitachi Seaside National Park

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Absolutely stunning park which is worth a visit
Best time to visit: Spring
Duration: 1-2 hour
Price:
Activities: Sightseeing

Hitachi Seaside Park (国営ひたち海浜公園) is a beautiful seaside park located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The park covers an area of 190 hectares, and is known for its stunning blooming flowers throughout the year. …

Kairakuen

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
A beautiful garden known for its plum trees
Best time to visit: Spring
Duration: 30 minutes - 2 hour
Price:
Activities: Sightseeing

Kairakuen is a beautiful Japanese landscape garden located in Mito city, Ibaraki Prefecture. This historic garden is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa…

Fukuroda Falls

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Interesting waterfall which may be worth a visit if close by
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 30 minutes - 1.5 hours
Price: Free
Activities: Sightseeing

Fukuroda Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder located in Ibaraki Prefecture, which borders Tochigi Prefecture in Japan. The falls are considered one of the top three waterfalls in Japan and have been designated as a Special Natural Monument…

Ryujin Otsurihashi Bridge

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
A huge bridge which over looks a valley
Best time to visit: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Price:
Activities: Sightseeing

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Ibaraki Prefecture, Ryujin Otsuribashi stands as a majestic testament to the harmonious blend of nature and engineering. This suspension bridge, spanning the pristine Ryujin Lake, is a sight to behold and a testament to

Hananuki Keikoku (Valley)

Our Recommendation
3.2/5
Nice bit of wilderness in Ibaraki Prefecture
Best time to visit: Spring
Duration: 30 minutes - 2 hour
Price:
Activities: Sightseeing

Tucked away in the serene and verdant landscapes of Ibaraki Prefecture, Hananuki Keikoku is a hidden gem of untouched natural beauty. This picturesque ravine is known for its pristine waterfalls, lush greenery,  …

Aquaworld Ibaraki

Our Recommendation
3/5
Nice aquarium in the city of Oarai
Best time to visit: All year round
Duration: 1.5 - 3 hours
Price:
Activities: Sightseeing

The beautiful sandy beach is approximately 800 m long and is impressive. The Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower can be seen beautifully lit up in the evenings and at night….

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Potential Itineraries

A Cultural Day Trip to Kamakura

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
A great travel option if you want to stay close to Tokyo
Number of Days: 1 day
Sub-destination: Kamakura
Best time to visit: All year
Activities:

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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1~2 Day trip to Hakone

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Experience the Japanese Onsen culture
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Hakone
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

1~2 Day trip to Nikko

Our Recommendation
4.5/5
Experience Mother Nature while learning about Japanese History
Number of Days: 1-2 days
Sub-destination: Nikko
Best time to visit: All year
Activities: Onsen, Outdoors

While prices are generally cheap, this is perhaps not the case with transport costs. If you are seeking to maximize your time with limited money, Kamakura, which served as the capital centuries ago, may be a good idea. 

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