About Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture, located just northeast of Tokyo in Japan's Kanto region, offers travelers a captivating blend of natural wonders, scientific marvels, and traditional culture. While often overlooked by international tourists, Ibaraki boasts Japan's second-largest lake, Lake Kasumigaura, whose serene waters and surrounding wetlands create picturesque cycling routes and birdwatching opportunities. The prefecture is home to the spectacular Hitachi Seaside Park, where seasonal flowers create breathtaking landscapes—particularly the iconic blue nemophila in spring and fiery kochia bushes in autumn. Science enthusiasts will marvel at Tsukuba Science City, Japan's premier research hub with futuristic architecture and interactive museums. For spiritual experiences, visit the iconic Ushiku Daibutsu, one of the world's tallest Buddha statues, or the historic Kashima Shrine, revered by martial artists. Ibaraki's Pacific coastline offers fresh seafood and dramatic cliffs at Oarai Isosaki Shrine, while traditional natto (fermented soybeans) remains its famous culinary claim. With easy access from Tokyo yet a distinctly relaxed pace, Ibaraki provides authentic Japanese experiences away from crowded tourist trails.

Things to do in Ibaraki

Kasama yaki handmade pottery experience

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

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Mount Fuji Private Tour By Car With Pick Up From Tokyo

Tokyo, Kanto

From GHS 4,905

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Hitachi Cultural Adventure to Sacred Trail and Gateway Day Tour

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

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Trekking Tour to Faith, Ancient Paths and the Falls from Hitachi

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

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Private Sake Brewery Tour and Shinran Temple Visit

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

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Private Soy Sauce Brewery Tour at Century Old Factory in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

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North Ibaraki Tour

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

From GHS 6,435

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Ibaraki: Kairakuen, One of Japan’s Three Great Gardens

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

Ibaraki: Ushiku Daibutsu, World’s Tallest Buddha

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

Private Satomi Village Cultural Experience Tour

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

Ibaraki: Private Customizable Tour with Local Guide

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

From GHS 3,575

Explore Plum Wine Sake Museum and Japanese Alcohol Tasting

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

Private Walking and Wine Tasting Sake Brewery Tour in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

 

Hitachi Seaside Park and Mito Highlights Tour

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

From GHS 8,200

Easy Kimono Experience in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

From GHS 894

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