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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Ibaraki Prefecture [2025]
Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
4.3
/5
3 reviews
4.7
37.2 km from downtown
Address: Sanoko, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0803, Japan
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The fire works are cool, going there is easy, enjoy the food , drinks , chatted some time , very nice
The Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition is an event that is highly recommended! This annual event not only attracts a large number of professional fireworks production teams, but also is a great opportunity to showcase beautiful fireworks and celebrate Japanese culture.
When I attended this event, I was first struck by the variety and colors of the fireworks. Each group of contestants will showcase their unique creativity, and designs from traditional to modern will be displayed in the night sky, making it a feast for the eyes. The event usually starts in the evening sky, with fireworks blooming to the beat accompanied by music, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
In addition, the facilities and environment of Tsuchiura City are also quite convenient. There are many small stalls selling local delicacies around the event, and tourists can enjoy delicious food while watching the fireworks show. Watching the fireworks by the river with friends or family and feeling the joy of reunion is truly an unforgettable experience.
If you are interested in attending, I recommend arranging accommodations in advance as this event is extremely popular. Overall, the Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition is an event that is definitely worth attending. It is a perfect choice for both fireworks enthusiasts and tourists who want to experience Japanese culture!
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Hitachi Seaside Park
4.9
/5
79 reviews
4.3
Based on 1,251 reviews
15.2 km from downtown
Phone +81292659001
Address: Japan, 〒312-0012 Ibaraki, Hitachinaka, Mawatari, 字大沼605-4
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture
56% positive reviews
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The garden is very convenient to get to. The garden is very large and spacious. There is a bicycle rental service. I went to see the garden during Golden Week 2023. There were a lot of tourists. The queue to buy ice cream was quite long. The atmosphere is good. The flowers are very beautiful.
the view simply breathtaking. the blue flower is so beautiful. good for family outing. nice place to chill and eat while looking at flower. besides they have tulip garden too. 1 hours plus journey from Shinjuku with reserved seat train.
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Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium
4.8
/5
12 reviews
4.2
From CAD 21.53
Based on 358 reviews
13.2 km from downtown
Phone +81292675151
Address: 8252-3 Isohamacho, Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki 311-1301, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture
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You can tell from the museum logo that sharks are the top attraction. There are many species, some fierce and some cute... Sunfish are also a highlight, and the sardine school is spectacular. I don't quite understand why Japanese aquariums like to keep marine animals such as dolphins. Why... There are also many huge specimens in the museum, including sunfish, sharks and whales. It seems that they are all caught by the fixed nets of Hitachi City next door. Please be careful when passing by the sea.
大洗の学生時代、いつでも行けるように年パスを持っていました。 食べるときの海の景色はとても美しいです。
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Kashima Jingu Shrine
4.8
/5
18 reviews
4.1
Based on 363 reviews
44.7 km from downtown
Phone +81299821209
Address: 2306-1 Kyuchu, Kashima, Ibaraki 314-0031, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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It was very lively. It took about 10 minutes to walk to the shrine after getting off the JR station, and I met people participating in the festival on the way. The shrine is not very big. It is only a few steps from the entrance to the main hall for worship. There are some small sights as you walk deeper, such as fenced deer.
I'm a Kashima Antlers supporter so I sometimes drop by before a game.
The vast grounds are lined with a path full of nature, there are deer, and if you go to the back there is a pond and a teahouse where you can eat Mitarai dango.
The air is clean and it's a power spot.
If you're a J.League supporter and you're coming to Kashima Stadium, be sure to also visit Kashima Shrine 🙆♀️
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5
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Ushiku Buddha
4.7
/5
19 reviews
4.0
Based on 429 reviews
44.8 km from downtown
Phone +81298892931
Address: 2083 Kunocho, Ushiku, Ibaraki 300-1288, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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The Great Buddha in Japan
Experience of praying to Ushiku Buddha Temple in Ushiku, Japan. It is a very beautiful Big Buddha temple. Even from a distance, it is still beautiful. There is a story that my sister once prayed for a child at this temple and her wish came true. Today, I tried praying for a wish and it came true. I will update you later.
I like this place. It's very beautiful. I go there often. During each season, there are beautiful flowers to see.
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Fukuroda Falls
4.9
/5
21 reviews
4.0
Based on 549 reviews
47.1 km from downtown
Phone +81295724036
Address: 3-19 Fukuroda, Daigo, Kuji District, Ibaraki 319-3523, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture
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Fukuroda Falls is one of the three largest waterfalls in Japan. It is 120 meters high and 73 meters wide. It is beautiful. It has fresh green in spring, cool in summer, red leaves in autumn, and frozen in winter. The trickling water is like silk draped over the mountains, flowing down the rocks layer by layer, and is shaded by dense greenery. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, you can enjoy its magnificence here.
It is said to be one of the three largest waterfalls in Japan, but when I asked a Japanese classmate, he had never heard of it. When I went there, the water flow was a little small, and there was a piece missing in the waterfall, but the viewing platform was still nice, and the price was moderate. The transportation is really inconvenient. There are only a few buses a day on the Suigun Line, and there are not many buses from Fukuroda Station to the scenic spot. At that time, because I didn’t do enough homework, in order to catch the return Suigun Line and the next trip, I ran all the way from the waterfall to Fukuroda Station in ten minutes (this section of the road takes about half an hour = =), and I almost vomited blood from running... Embarrassing... If you don’t drive yourself, it’s basically hopeless to see Fukuroda Falls and a nearby large suspension bridge in one day, but there’s no problem going to Oarai to see the sea~
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